Mon, Jan 8th, 2024 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
By Kelly K. James Tom DeBari is the only neutral at Miles who includes a quote by Voltaire on his bio: “I’ve been ruined but twice in my life … Once when I lost …
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By Kelly K. James Christopher “Smitty” Smith didn’t intend to become a mediator — or even an attorney. A volcano changed all that. “I was going to go to medical school and a …
Read MoreTue, Oct 31st, 2023 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
Hon. Tabitha Ponder grew up understanding the importance of giving back. Now, as a mediator, and judge, she still finds time to give back to the legal community through the organizations she’s involved with, including …
Read MoreTue, Oct 3rd, 2023 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
When Judge Jason Harper was on the bench fulltime, he often sent civil cases to mediation. Now the former judge of Henry County State Court and current senior judge mediates fulltime at Miles Mediation & …
Read MoreWed, Sep 6th, 2023 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
Cade Parian didn’t launch his legal career intending to become a mediator. But it seems like he was destined to become one. “One of my mentors, Tommy Greer, was a longtime mediator and was …
Read MoreWed, Aug 2nd, 2023 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
Family. Faith. Community. Blane McCarthy has built his career, and his life, in accordance with these values. As a mediator, he strives to bring peace to people involved in contentious matters. Blane knew early …
Read MoreWed, Jul 5th, 2023 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
Steve Dunn has built a successful career as an employment neutral by building on his ability to connect with people. The way he works, and lives, reveals his desire not only to connect, but to …
Read MoreMon, Jun 5th, 2023 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
A talented mediator is by nature a skilled communicator — someone who can listen to the parties and their attorneys, and who can communicate information in a way that helps creates consensus and lessen conflict, …
Read MoreThu, May 4th, 2023 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
The more complex, the better. That seems to be a rule of thumb for Barry Howard, both in his professional and personal lives. As a mediator, Barry focuses on complex construction litigation cases, as …
Read MoreWed, Apr 5th, 2023 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
Talented chefs know that it takes more than quality ingredients to make a great meal – it takes rigorous planning and adherence to the order and sequence of a recipe. Arbitrator Leah Albert has created …
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