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Tue, Jun 29th, 2021 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Joe Murphey   Freedom of Choice. It’s the cornerstone of liberty, an “inalienable right”, and the title of a catchy tune by ‘80s pop band Devo. But is there such a thing as too …

Thu, Jun 24th, 2021 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Michael Russell   Leonard Riskin is a renowned law professor and ADR scholar who taught at the University of Missouri during the ‘90s. During this time, Professor Riskin set out to observe mediations and …

Thu, Jun 10th, 2021 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Michael Russell   Negotiation is about communication, and it’s not just verbal communication. We negotiate by what we say, but we also negotiate by how we say it. In a mediation, parties rely on …

Thu, Jun 3rd, 2021 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Michael Russell   James Baker is widely regarded as one of the best negotiators in American history.  A Texas lawyer, Baker leveraged his friendship with a young George H. W. Bush to positions as …

Fri, May 28th, 2021 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Michael Russell   If you have lived through a mediation with me, you know that I have some canned opening remarks I make at the beginning of the process.  I talk about my role …

Tue, Apr 13th, 2021 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By James Young   As I reflect on serving as mediator, I have begun to “look beyond” my decades of experience as a seasoned litigator. I am now using my skills coupled with my personability …

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 …

Fri, Feb 19th, 2021 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

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 …

Wed, 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 …

Wed, 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 …