Fri, Mar 19th, 2021 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
By Steve Dunn In March 2020, when the world went into Covid lockdown, lawyers everywhere learned to use video conferencing technology for the first time. What started as a business necessity soon revealed itself …
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By Leigh M. Wilco, Mediator & Arbitrator All Georgia lawyers should be aware of the two dismissal rule that results in an adjudication on the merits. Under Georgia law, with some limitations, a plaintiff …
Read MoreWed, Jan 27th, 2021 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
by Kimber Bond Mediation has been gaining popularity over the years for one reason: mediation provides an early resolution that helps disputing parties avoid protracted litigation. Many firms offer ADR services, but the client …
Read MoreWed, Jan 27th, 2021 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
Covid-19 has done its best to put society on hold – courts are swamped, jury trials are still on hold, and case after case gets stuck in limbo. At Miles, resolution is within reach. Miles …
Read MoreTue, Dec 15th, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
By Gregory J. Parent, Mediator & Arbitrator Many moons ago I purchased my first DLSR camera. I wanted to capture life’s priceless moments, from family vacations to watching my kids play sports and perform …
Read MoreFri, Dec 11th, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
By Gregory J. Parent, Mediator & Arbitrator Where resolution is always the ultimate goal, mediation serves a vital purpose as a vehicle for exploring settlement in high stakes litigation where unnecessary and protracted litigation costs …
Read MoreWed, Dec 2nd, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
“Give me a smart communicator with high emotional intelligence who is an intuitive thinker over someone with just some knowledge of the law,” says Gregory J. Parent. That’s the definition for the mediator …
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By Bianca Motley Broom When we look back on 2020, I think we will all remember the weight of this year. From COVID-19 to economic disarray, with natural disasters arriving on our shores at …
Read MoreMon, Nov 23rd, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
By Elizabeth Todd In late 2016 after the Thanksgiving holiday, I reflected on how that year I had personally worked at being thankful even outside of that wonderful holiday. However, I wanted to be …
Read MoreMon, Nov 23rd, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
By Steve Dunn I pretend to be annoyed by falling leaves. I grumble how quickly they cover the driveway, no sooner cleared away than oak and maple leaves drift breezily down in gentle defiance of rakes and blowers and bags. I …
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