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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 …

Mon, Oct 12th, 2015 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Glenn Loewenthal Maybe as a neutral I am overstepping my bounds a little here, but my intentions are in the right place. I see a trend in mediation that I think is leading to …

Tue, Jun 30th, 2015 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Gregory J. Parent, Team Leader   Introduction Mediation has arrived as an accepted medium for getting cases resolved, both pre- suit and at every stage in the litigation leading up to and including the …

Tue, May 12th, 2015 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Joe Murphey There’s a reason why, in the early afternoon hours, the hallways and corridors of Miles Mediation are filled with the aroma of freshly baked cookies and movie-style popcorn. Comfort food to the …

Tue, Mar 24th, 2015 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

by Chris Annunziata Someone needs to make a first offer in every negotiation. Old-school negotiators have typically let the other side make the first move, believing that the party who first put out a number …