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Wed, Jul 18th, 2018 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

by John K. Miles, Jr., Esq.   At first glance, the notion of winning at mediation seems like an oxymoron. We tend to associate winning and losing with jury trials. If a party feels confident …

Mon, Jun 25th, 2018 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

by Stephen F. McKinney   The 60% Solution is a strategy for effectively managing the scope of discovery in dispute resolution.  Experience teaches that no matter how much discovery that is undertaken, no more than 60% …

Thu, Jun 7th, 2018 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

  At Miles Mediation & Arbitration, we pioneered the concept of Comprehensive Mediation. In one of my previous posts,  I discussed the role a quality neutral plays in Comprehensive Mediation; another important component is environment. …

Tue, May 29th, 2018 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

Our recent rebrand has been an incredible growth phase for our organization.  The process enabled us to respond to our clients’ needs and develop a platform with clear messaging and procedures that will further enhance client …

Wed, May 23rd, 2018 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

I’m often asked what is meant by the phrase:  “The Future of Resolution.” For many years, parties in conflict had one choice for resolution. The traditional litigation system delivered an outcome, often at a high …

Thu, Jan 25th, 2018 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

by Roy Paul, Esq.   The mediation of estate cases is particularly likely to involve close and intensely emotional relationships so as to make the mediation of such cases very challenging. Often, disputes arise among …

Fri, Jan 12th, 2018 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Matt Thiry, Esq. The parties have retained counsel, a lawsuit has been filed, and the parties are intertwined in what will likely be a costly and time-consuming battle where even the winner loses to …

Thu, Aug 18th, 2016 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

How often have you seen a jury do something completely unexpected?  As a trial lawyer, have you seen juries disregard contract provisions, make decisions based on empathy or make punitive decisions out of anger or …

Wed, Apr 6th, 2016 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Lynn Roberson   After 36 years as a litigator (and counsel for many parties in mediations, as well as a mediator myself) I have put on my neutral hat as a full-time mediator at …

Fri, Feb 12th, 2016 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

Family Law Tips: Dividing Personal Property by Chris Annunziata The Rollins Case Study I would venture to guess most family lawyers are familiar with the Glen and Danielle Rollins divorce saga. It is a cautionary …