A mediator shall limit himself or herself solely to the role of mediator and shall not give legal or other professional advice during the mediation.
A mediator may provide information that the mediator is qualified by training or experience to provide, but only if the mediator can do so consistent with these standards. A mediator may respond to a party's request for the mediator's opinion on the merits of the case, or on the suitability of settlement proposals, in accordance with Standard 5(c).
N.c. S. Prof'l Cond. Med. Standard 6
Amended effective 6/18/2024.