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Mon, Jul 28th, 2014 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Steve Goldner   “A good settlement is when nobody is happy.” How many times have you heard that said? Well, I take exception to that notion. Primarily because it’s the wrong standard and a …

Thu, Jul 10th, 2014 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

We have exciting news! Because his calender fills up quickly, Joe is making himself available weekdays between 8 a m and 10 a m — even on days when he has a mediation beginning at …

Fri, Jun 6th, 2014 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

At some point in nearly every mediation I am asked, “Can’t we just cut to the chase?” Sometimes this frustration emerges early; other times it appears much later in the day. No matter when it …

Tue, Jun 3rd, 2014 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Hon. Beverly M. Collins (Ret.) As most of you know, I spent almost 19 years on the bench of the Cobb State Court. Recently I was thinking about cases that were on my trial …

Sun, May 18th, 2014 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Chris Annunziata OK, I’ll say it. One of the many reasons people love to mediate at Miles Mediation is the food. Our staff does a fantastic job of providing you and your clients with …

Fri, May 2nd, 2014 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

MEDIATION TIP #4 – DON’T SELL THE OPENING STATEMENT SHORT by Glenn Loewenthal As we move through our mediation tips from pre-mediation all the way to the final resolution, the next stage I want to …

Mon, Apr 21st, 2014 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Glenn Loewenthal This week’s topic might have been more appropriate for my first tip, but I will from time to time address a topic that is fresh in my mind based upon recent experiences. …

Fri, Apr 11th, 2014 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By David C. Nutter I went to the Braves game with my son, Jim, last night. It was the season home opener, and he is on Spring Break this week. A couple of months ago, …

Fri, Apr 4th, 2014 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

Part One Tanya Andrews Tate, Esq. There are three pre-mediation decisions that can make or break an employment law mediation before the attorneys and parties ever show up. First, who should be selected as the …

Fri, Mar 28th, 2014 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Glenn Loewenthal Mediation Tip #1 dealt with knowing what offers and demands have been made prior to the mediation session. Another problem I frequently see that will derail the beginning of a mediation session …