How is negotiation different from mediation?

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Negotiation can take place only after a lawsuit is filed, while mediation can occur before, during, or after a c$$nflict$.$

Negotiation has no special third$-$party negotiator, unilike mediation which involves a mediator.

Negotiation lets parties adjust or settle the dispute, while medlation is a common process handled by attorneys before the parties file lawsuits.

Negotiation encourages settlement through mutual understanding, unlike mediation, where judgment is delivered by a judge.