Fri, Apr 12th, 2019 | by Miles Mediation
What does it take to resolve an unyielding dispute? The ability to have the parties look beyond their emotions. Disputes are often unyielding as a result of the deep emotions tied to the issues. Being …
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Why did you become a lawyer? I have always enjoyed problem solving. From an early age, I would take things apart and put them back together, such as our family computer. That curiosity fueled a …
Read MoreSat, Apr 6th, 2019 | by Miles Mediation
Why did you become a lawyer, then a neutral? Mr. Morton made me want to be a lawyer. When I was in college, I did an internship at the public defender’s office in Memphis, TN. …
Read MoreThu, Mar 21st, 2019 | by Miles Mediation
Debbie Tarkington and Thomas “Todd” Bechtel were recently elevated to Senior Neutrals at Miles Mediation & Arbitration. Senior Neutrals at Miles are mediators, arbitrators, and special masters who have developed a full-time ADR practice. Debbie and Todd …
Read MoreWed, Jan 2nd, 2019 | by Miles Mediation
Craig Avery, Esq. is a mediator with 25+ years of litigation experience. He is a veteran defense and plaintiff’s attorney with significant experience handling cases involving soft tissue and catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, premises liability, …
Read MoreSat, Dec 29th, 2018 | by Miles Mediation
What was your first law job? Crim and Bassler What made you want to become a lawyer? How did you decide to branch out into mediation and alternative dispute resolution? After 25 plus years, …
Read MoreSat, Dec 22nd, 2018 | by Miles Mediation
What was your first law job? My first legal job after graduation from law school was with Brannen, Searcy & Smith….the only law firm that I have worked for (34 years). What made …
Read MoreFri, Dec 21st, 2018 | by Miles Mediation
Sarah “Sally” Akins is a mediator and arbitrator available in Savannah and Atlanta. She handles cases involving premises liability; automobile and truck accidents; professional negligence (medical, legal and pharmaceutical) litigation involving counties and municipalities including …
Read MoreTue, Dec 4th, 2018 | by Miles Mediation
We’re proud to announce a new rank of elite neutrals at Miles: Debbie Tarkington, Todd Bechtel, Sally Akins, Daniel “Danny” Cohen and Craig Avery. Our panel comprises the largest number of award-winning, full-time neutrals in the country. …
Read MoreThu, Aug 30th, 2018 | by Miles Mediation
ATLANTA– August 30, 2018, Miles neutral David Schaeffer, Esq. published his second book on mountain climbing: Another Five Big Mountains and Treks. The book is a guide to climbing Mt. Rainier, Everest Base Camp, Mt. Fuji, …
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