Lawyer or mediator?

This will depend on the type of case you have and the outcome that you are seeking. I can tell you the legal background of your problem and we can discuss what may happen in court. I show you the possible legal ways to get you the result you are asking for.

In contrast, as a mediator I do not give legal advice and does not represent you in a dispute. But I have the opportunity to steer the parties towards new perspectives as an outsider in the case, and I can encourage you to communicate with each other and to reach satisfactory and lasting agreements.

When you need a countersigned agreement, or in complex cases, such as family law matters where children are also involved or there is a significant common property, legal advocacy is essential. 

In other cases legal background might be useful but it soon turns out that the focus is on clarifying the clients' emotions and interests. In these situations empathy and psychological sense are important.