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

Parag Shah, Esq. Looking for simple guidance on negotiation and mediation? Look no further than Parag Shah’s recent presentation for ICLE’s Simulcast Plaintiff’s Personal Series  that took place on February 28, 2020. Speaking on the …

Wed, Feb 12th, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

There is a common belief that the only reason to schedule a case for mediation is to get it settled. This belief makes sense as a high percentage of cases do settle at mediation, and …

Mon, Feb 3rd, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

When I began my career as a neutral, I would conduct mediations at attorney offices. As my career progressed, I decided to invest in office space so I could host mediations at a neutral location. …

Thu, Jan 30th, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

One of the common complaints about commercial arbitrations these days is that they can become nearly as lengthy and expensive as trial. Zealous advocates and emotional clients can turn arbitration into what has been coined …

Thu, Jan 16th, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By John K. Miles, Jr., Esq. My grandfather was a great man. In his law office, he had a framed copy of the oath that was administered to those wishing to become citizens of ancient …

Thu, Dec 5th, 2019 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

Parag Shah, author of “The Code,” begins the introduction of his book by telling a story of his youth when he needed a book such as the one he wrote.   “I dashed back to …

Tue, Jul 2nd, 2019 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

I know the positive impact mental health treatment has made in my own life.   I was dealing with anxiety at my job. Eventually I became paralyzed by it, not even sure which fire to …

Wed, Apr 3rd, 2019 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

WHAT DO YOU SAY IN THE OPENING SESSION TO ORIENT THE PARTIES TO THE PROCESS AND GET THINGS OFF TO A GOOD START? In the opening session, I first give the parties a brief background …

Tue, Apr 2nd, 2019 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

A CAREFULLY DRAFTED ARBITRATION CLAUSE IS IMPORTANT IN THE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS. WHAT FACTORS SHOULD ATTORNEYS CONSIDER IN DRAFTING ARBITRATION CLAUSES IN BUSINESS CONTRACTS? Drafting an arbitration clause is more of an art than a …

Sat, Mar 30th, 2019 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

by Matt Thiry, Esq. Some of the key benefits provided by pre-litigation mediation are privacy, preservation of relationships, cost and time savings, and preserving business focus.  Many of these benefits are very appealing to businesses, …