Procedural role of counsel in civil litigation

The article is devoted to the study of the role of a lawyer in civil proceedings. Based on a comprehensive analysis of the provisions of regulatory acts, and legal literature, the historical development (formation) of the Russian bar. It was concluded that the procedural role of the lawyer and his role as a mediator in arbitration disputes. As well as an alternative way to resolve conflict situations, it should be more often used in Russia. In order to save time and reduce costs, the lawyer must necessarily recommend to the party to use the mediation procedure in the event of an objective possibility of resolving the dispute by making a compromise decision.