Able mediators come from a wide variety of professions and employ different styles.
Important factors in the choice of a mediator include experience, reputation, educational credentials, mediation training, apprenticeships, gender, age, cultural background, knowledge of a particular field, and accreditation by mediation organizations. You should think about your own expectations and goals for the mediation and the mediator style with which you would be comfortable. Many mediators can help you understand what services might be best for your dispute. You may wish to interview the mediator. That will guide you to agencies and individuals in the field.