Which of the following statements about a mediator is true?
A) The mediator usually encourages the disputing parties to compromise on their demands, but cannot force the parties to do so.
B) The mediator has the power to issue a binding judgment on the disputing parties, regardless of what the parties do.
C) The mediator must be chosen from among the parties involved in the dispute.
D) The mediator's role is only useful before a lawsuit is filed by the parties.

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Mediation is a non-binding process where a neutral third party (the mediator) works with the parties to reach a mutually agreeable settlement. The mediator will try to persuade the parties to reach some sort of compromise, but cannot decide what the parties will do.

Which of the Following Statements About a Mediator Is True