Answer: Absolutely. You will not be on your own at mediation – your lawyer will be right by your side (either in the same room or in the same private Zoom breakout room) the whole time. In mediation, each party typically stays with their attorney in a separate conference room or Zoom room while the mediator goes back and forth. Your attorney will handle the legal discussions, present your side of the story, and communicate with the mediator for you. You can always privately talk with your lawyer during the mediation to ask questions or express concerns. The key thing to know is that you’ll have support throughout the process. You won’t have to face the nursing home or their attorneys alone at any point – your lawyer will make sure your interests are protected and that you feel comfortable as things progress.
