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Mon, Mar 2nd, 2026 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Marci Joel   Mediation offers the unique opportunity to have open discussions, control risk, manage cost, and resolve litigation on predictable and agreed upon terms. Yet, even seasoned attorneys frequently fall into avoidable traps that reduce the …

Sat, Feb 21st, 2026 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

Miles is proud to sponsor the Hillsborough County Bar Association’s 22nd Annual Judicial Food Festival and 17th Annual 5K Pro Bono River Run, taking place in Tampa, Florida on February 28. Held along the Tampa …

Mon, Feb 16th, 2026 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Mike Peacock   Recent changes in Florida law and the guidelines for judges under the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration have resulted in a significantly increased number of pending civil cases. At the same …

Mon, Feb 16th, 2026 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Hon. Carol McCoy     For 20 years, I ruled on a number of complex business disputes. As chancellor, I followed my personal philosophy that time is valuable, and disputes did not get better by letting time drag on. I attempted to …

Mon, Feb 16th, 2026 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Scott Zucker   During a recent mediation, plaintiff’s counsel stressed the fact that his client’s lawsuit had multiple counts and multiple claims against the defendant, reminding the opposing counsel that his success on even …

Mon, Jan 26th, 2026 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Wiley George   While settlement is the goal at mediation, mediations do fail for a variety of reasons. After participating in countless mediations (both as a trial lawyer for thirty-five+ years, and now as …

Mon, Jan 12th, 2026 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Joe Murphey   “If I am to speak for an hour, I’m ready now; If I am to speak for five minutes, I’ll need two weeks to prepare.”   This quote is variously attributed …

Fri, Jan 9th, 2026 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Musa Farmand   Anytime I have tried to negotiate anything, be it the purchase of a car or house or a truce with my wife or kids, I always wished I could read the …

Fri, Jan 9th, 2026 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Patricia Riehl   Many of us learned our alphabet in elementary school, if not before. That same alphabet can apply to mediations. As a longtime mediator and former judge, I’d like to introduce you …

Fri, Jan 9th, 2026 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Cardina Johnson   No matter how carefully they’re handled, letting someone go can stir up a mix of emotions: anger, disappointment, embarrassment, and fear. It’s not just the employee, however, who feels the weight …