Do you need a lawyer for pre-litigation mediation?

Should we hire a lawyer to mediate before litigation?

If the court conducts pre-litigation mediation, the parties shall decide whether to entrust a lawyer. If a lawyer is entrusted, a power of attorney is required.

People's Republic of China (PRC) Civil Procedure Law

Article 58 A party or legal representative may entrust one or two persons as agents ad litem.

The following persons may be entrusted as agents ad litem:

(1) Lawyers and grassroots legal service workers;

(2) Close relatives or staff members of the parties concerned;

(three) citizens recommended by the community, units and relevant social groups where the parties are located.

Article 93 In trying civil cases, the people's courts should distinguish right from wrong and mediate on the basis of clear facts.

Article 94 Mediation by a people's court may be presided over by a single judge or a collegial panel, and it shall be conducted on the spot as far as possible.

When conducting mediation, the people's court may notify the parties and witnesses to appear in court in a simple way.

Article 95 The people's court may invite relevant units and individuals to assist in mediation. The invited units and individuals shall assist the people's court in mediation.

The above knowledge is Bian Xiao's answer to the question "Do you want to hire a lawyer for pre-litigation mediation?" The court conducts pre-litigation mediation, and the parties decide whether to entrust a lawyer. If you want to entrust a lawyer, you need to issue a power of attorney. Readers who need legal help are welcome to Hualv.com for legal consultation.