Real estate client signed contract to waive their rights for dispute in a court of law, should be handled through mediation and arbitration, but he still hired an attorney ....
What is your question? People are commonly represented by attorneys in mediation and arbitrations.
I agree with Mr. McCormick. They may have signed an arbitration clause or a mediation clause in a purchase and sale contract, but that does not waive their right to consult with and retain an attorney. Attorneys represent people in mediations and arbitrations all the time.