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Wed, Jul 29th, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Ken Shigley In the surreal time of the COVID-19 pandemic, with social distancing, face masks everywhere, the courts barely functioning under judicial emergency orders, and many lawyers and clients trying to work from home, dispute resolution has gone online. …

Fri, Jul 24th, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Nigel Wright, Mediator & Arbitrator    When the Global pandemic hit the legal community many firms and organizations were initially fearful. However, necessity is the mother of invention and online mediations quickly became the norm, enabling those …

Thu, Jul 23rd, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

              Miles Mediation & Arbitration neutrals Winter Wheeler and Joe Murphey recently published the article “Consider Other Options Than an Unjust Virtual Jury System” in the Daily Report. The …

Fri, Jul 17th, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Winter Wheeler   In response to the coronavirus pandemic, states across the country have opted to virtually administer, postpone or even cancel their bar exams for the time being. Many of those in favor …

Thu, Jul 9th, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By John Miles, CEO   Dispute resolution can and should offer both financial and emotional resolution. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) can offer the satisfaction that litigation often cannot.    Years ago, we utilized the services of a woman …

Wed, Jul 8th, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Steve Dunn, Mediator & Arbitrator    Opening a new office is challenging under any circumstances. There is furniture to be ordered, artwork to be installed, and technology to be configured. In addition to the …

Wed, Jun 17th, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

During the COVID-19 quarantine, Miles Mediation & Arbitration neutral Winter Wheeler and many other Miles neutrals stepped up to help attorneys and litigants understand virtual ADR services.    To fill the educational void surrounding the …

Tue, Jun 9th, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

Friends and Colleagues,   Greetings from all of us here in the Savannah Office of Miles Mediation & Arbitration.  Summer is in full swing here in the Coastal Empire, and the kids have finished their …

Mon, Jun 8th, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

by John Miles, CEO   “One day a man was walking along the beach when he noticed a boy picking something up and gently throwing it into the ocean. Approaching the boy, he asked, “What …

Mon, Jun 1st, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

by John Miles, CEO   Sometimes life hands you a difficult blessing.   I work hard to succeed. I’m a big believer in strategic planning. I spend hours pouring over firm and industry data to …