A mediator shall not coerce or unfairly influence a party into entering into a settlement agreement. A mediator shall not intentionally misrepresent material facts or circumstances in the course of a mediation. A mediator shall promote a balanced process and shall encourage the parties to participate in the mediation proceedings in a non-adversarial manner. A mediator may promote consideration of the interests of person who may be affected by an agreement resulting from the mediation process and who are not represented in the mediation process. A mediator shall be impartial and shall advise all parties of any circumstances that may result in possible bias, prejudice, or impartiality on the part of the mediator.
Impartiality means freedom from favoritism or bias in work.
A mediator shall maintain impartiality While raising questions for the parties to consider concerning the fairness, equity, and feasibility of proposed settlement options. A mediator shall withdraw from mediation if the mediator believes the mediator can no longer remain impartial. Any pecuniary interest the mediator may have in common with any of the parties or that may be affected by the outcome of the mediation process. A mediator who is a member of a law firm is obliged to disclose any representation of any of the disputing parties by the mediator's firm or a member of that firm of which the mediator is aware. Any close personal relationship or other circumstances, in addition to those specifically mentioned in this Standard, that might reasonably raise a question as to the mediator's impartiality.