When should mediation take place?
General Mediation
Answer
Mediation can be useful at many stages. Early mediation may reduce legal fees and preserve relationships, while later mediation may be more productive after the parties have exchanged key documents, taken depositions, or obtained expert opinions. Some disputes benefit from more than one mediation session.
Reviewed by Wayne Lazarus on September 13, 2026.
This information is educational and is not legal advice.
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.