What is evaluative mediation?
General Mediation
Answer
Evaluative mediation uses a more active form of reality testing. The mediator may discuss strengths and weaknesses, litigation risks, likely outcomes, or settlement ranges, particularly in sophisticated civil litigation. The parties still decide whether to settle.
Reviewed by Wayne Lazarus on September 14, 2026.
Reviewed by Wayne H. Lazarus, attorney with more than 50 years’ experience, member of the State Bar of Georgia and The Florida Bar, and of Alternative Dispute Resolution sections.
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