I’ve seen situations – I’m sure you have too! – where even when court-ordered, the parties do not want to mediate because they believe they are so far apart. Stop a minute. There is going to be a resolution, whether imposed by a court or a jury; or one you craft yourself with opposing counsel. There is no magic. You may indeed be too far apart to reach a mediated settlement. But with good faith, effort and a dedicated, creative, persistent and thorough mediator (like Mediatorman) the unexpected may occur. You do not need to be reminded of the uncertainty of litigation. Why not take a shot?