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Fri, Sep 19th, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

We recently spoke with Steven Schwartz, an attorney and mediator at Miles Mediation & Arbitration, about his background and interest in alternative dispute resolution. Q: Steve, tell us a little bit about your legal background. …

Tue, Sep 9th, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Usher Winslett   The purpose of arbitration is elegantly summarized in the introduction to the CPR Non-Administered Arbitration Rules: “The primary objective of arbitration is to arrive at a just and enforceable result, based …

Tue, Aug 26th, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Arthur L. Pressman   Franchising as a legal relationship has embraced mediation as a pre-filing requirement to a lawsuit or arbitration in many franchise agreements. So, how has it gone?   While we have …

Mon, Aug 25th, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Bunnie Todd   Virtual mediations exploded during the COVID-19 pandemic. While COVID-19 is mostly gone, virtual mediations are here to stay; some mediators report that they are conducting nearly 70% of their mediations virtually. …

Mon, Aug 18th, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Lori Adelson   As a Florida-based attorney and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) professional, I have had the privilege of serving as both an arbitrator and a mediator in a wide array of matters — …

Mon, Aug 11th, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

 By Marc Barré, Jr.   Picture this: a claimant has just been rear-ended by an underinsured driver. The at-fault driver’s insurance offers policy limits of $25,000, a fraction of the insured’s damages. The insured signs …

Mon, Aug 4th, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Scott Zucker   It is certainly not that uncommon to be in a mediation where one side feels that it has moved to its “lowest number” while the other side has reached its “highest …

Mon, Aug 4th, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Scott Zucker   There are clear guidelines that a mediator must follow as part of a successful mediation process. Of upmost importance is the impartiality of the mediator, demonstrating a lack of bias for …

Mon, Aug 4th, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Scott Zucker   One of the unique benefits of participating in a mediation is opening the door and allowing another voice to enter the room. Litigants and their counsel will readily admit that after …

Mon, Aug 4th, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Scott Zucker   Much has been discussed over the years as to the importance of maintaining the concept of confidentiality as part of the mediation process. Any concern relating to lack of confidentiality during …