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Wed, 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 …

Tue, Nov 24th, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

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 …

Mon, 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 …

Mon, 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 …

Sun, Nov 22nd, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Nancy Black Norelli   I have a new friend, Greg Parent, who is a premier mediator, which means he is very prescient and understands people and solves problems. After eliciting a thumbnail sketch of …

Fri, Nov 20th, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Joe Murphey   We’ve all had some version of this conversation recently with someone we haven’t seen in a few months.  For me, it’s usually taking place the morning of a Zoom mediation:   …

Mon, Nov 16th, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Winter Wheeler, Esq.   I recently came across a meme that said, “Surround yourself with women who would mention your name in a room full of opportunities.” The quote (which was not attributed to …

Wed, Nov 11th, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Winter Wheeler, Esq.   Although largely unknown to the average litigant, alternative dispute resolution providers across the country have offered virtual mediation services for upwards of a decade. The sudden increase in the popularity …

Tue, Nov 10th, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

From an early age, full-time mediator and senior neutral Sally Akins has understood the importance of language. She developed this keen awareness while growing up in South America with her family due to her father’s …

Fri, Nov 6th, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

Within a week of joining our panel, Mediator Michael Eshman was already mediating with rave reviews.   “Michael did an excellent job. He connected with my client and made her feel comfortable. It felt like …