No. Mediation is a voluntary process. You do not waive any legal rights by agreeing to try to mediate your claims - unless you settle through this process and reduce the agreement to writing. In mediation, both parties agree to explore settlement through a third party trained in facilitating resolution of conflicts. For more information, see our site's page on Mediation. Keep in mind that many disputes are settled in mediation. In mediation, the parties can use creative solutions to resolve your conflict, including solutions which a court has no power to order.