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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 …

Thu, Nov 5th, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

  Every Neutral has an “Aha!” moment — that flash of inspiration where they appreciate how powerful mediation can genuinely be.    For Lynn M. Roberson, this epiphany struck when she saw four impossible cases …

Wed, Nov 4th, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

On November 5, 2020, Winter Wheeler will co-present “Zoom Trials and Mediations: Tips, Tricks, and Ethical Pitfalls During the Pandemic” with Amy M. Stewart of Stewart Law Group PLLC, Dallas, TX, who was the first …

Fri, Oct 30th, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

As a former college football player with 21 years of litigation under his belt, Miles Mediation Neutral Christopher “Smitty” Smith knows a thing or two about fighting.   “There are a lot of similarities between …

Thu, Oct 29th, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Winter Wheeler, Mediator & Arbitrator   The legal profession likes to present the façade of unwavering perfection, which is why an accusation of malpractice can be particularly unsettling for the attorney at whom it …