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Mediation is a process in which the parties to a dispute (and their attorneys) meet with a neutral, third-party mediator who works with the parties to resolve their differences and settle the dispute (often a lawsuit). In many civil lawsuits the court will order the parties to engage in mediation.

The parties are not required to settle or resolve their differences at mediation, and if they are unable to do so, the case will proceed to trial, with the judge or jury ultimately resolving the matters in dispute. Settlement talks or discussions at mediation are generally not admissible in evidence at trial.

In Wyoming, mediation is a recognized alternative dispute resolution process where parties to a dispute, along with their attorneys, engage with a neutral mediator to attempt to resolve their differences. While mediation is often voluntary, Wyoming courts may order parties to participate in mediation before proceeding to trial in civil lawsuits. The mediator's role is to facilitate communication and negotiation between the parties to help them reach a settlement. However, parties are not obligated to reach an agreement during mediation, and if they fail to settle, the case will continue to trial where a judge or jury will make a final decision. Importantly, any settlement discussions or statements made during mediation are typically confidential and not admissible as evidence in court, which encourages open dialogue and negotiation during the mediation process.

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