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I want to resolve the dispute I am involved in through mediation. Why should I still hire a lawyer?

Any resolution you can achieve outside of Court by agreement (through mediation or other form of “alternate dispute resolution”) may be a better resolution than you would be awarded at trial and, likely, less expensive (assuming both parties are acting reasonable). Nevertheless, it is in your best interests to consult with a lawyer about your rights, obligations and potential outcome at trial before attempting alternate dispute resolution. That way, you can ensure that you have made a fully informed decision. It is also a good idea to have a lawyer prepare the agreement that details the settlement you have made to ensure that what you have agreed upon is actually carried out.

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