It’s not required. However, we strongly feel that working with a lawyer is in your best interest. While your mediator is an impartial third party, your lawyer is there to advocate for you. A mediation is a negotiation process, and having a skilled negotiator on your side can be invaluable. Although mediations are meant to be non-adversarial, it’s also important to present your case to the mediator in a convincing way. An experienced lawyer will know exactly how to do this.