Tue, Aug 9th, 2022 | by Kimber Bond
LAKELAND, FL, August 9, 2022 – Miles Mediation & Arbitration, the largest and fastest growing alternative dispute resolution (ADR) firm in the Southeast, is expanding its Florida footprint with the acquisition of Central Florida Mediation …
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By Ken Shigley Lawyers have mixed opinions about the utility and wisdom of using graphic visual aids in mediation. Some don’t want to put that much work into preparation for mediation, assuming it is …
Read MoreThu, Aug 4th, 2022 | by Kimber Bond
By Michael Eshman “One of the best ways to persuade others is with your ears – by listening to them.” – Former Secretary of State Dean Rusk In a 2014 TED Talk “The …
Read MoreThu, Aug 4th, 2022 | by Kimber Bond
Leigh Wilco has presided over more than a hundred mediations over the course of his long legal career, but he is still excited about the process of helping parties find common ground to resolve their …
Read MoreThu, Aug 4th, 2022 | by Kimber Bond
By John McCorvey, Jr. Legal disputes are rife with emotions. It doesn’t matter if the parties are arguing over a property line, a business contract, or responsibility and compensation for personal injury or property …
Read MoreThu, Jul 7th, 2022 | by Kimber Bond
By Ken Shigley The process of preparing a client for mediation begins at the first interview. In a plaintiffs’ personal injury practice, clients seldom have prior experience with the litigation process. However, they may …
Read MoreThu, Jul 7th, 2022 | by Kimber Bond
Last month, our neutral Sarah B. “Sally” Akins was sworn in as the new President of the State Bar of Georgia. She has had a long and distinguished career as an attorney. We sat down …
Read MoreThu, Jul 7th, 2022 | by Kimber Bond
By Christopher Smith In the fast-paced world of shipping and logistics, the news coverage tends to focus on the latest truck wreck and the verdict in the subsequent personal injury suit. But what about …
Read MoreThu, Jul 7th, 2022 | by Kimber Bond
Leesa Bohler brings a unique perspective to her role as a neutral. In her years as a practicing attorney, she has been a defense attorney, and a plaintiff’s attorney. She has also served as a …
Read MoreThu, Jul 7th, 2022 | by Kimber Bond
By Jennifer Grippa Negotiating a settlement in a case with many defendants can be challenging. Each case includes different personalities and legal issues, making a one-size-fits-all negotiation strategy impossible. Finding a creative, diligent, and …
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