I always put great emphasis on mediating/negotiating all cases.
This can involve three-way mediation where I act as a mediator for both sides, in which case I do not advocate for any person but simply assist the parties in finding their own resolutions. I offer advice on what the law requires of both sides, and what a judge is most likely to decide.
Another common model of dispute resolution is four-way mediation, involving two lawyers and two clients meeting together.