Get to Know our Neutrals

Mon, Apr 15th, 2019 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

What do you say in the opening session to orient the parties to the mediation process and get things off to a good start? I always start with a smile. Everyone is a little nervous, …

Fri, Apr 12th, 2019 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

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 …

Mon, Apr 8th, 2019 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

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 …

Sat, Apr 6th, 2019 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

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. …

Thu, Mar 21st, 2019 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

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 …

Wed, Jan 2nd, 2019 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

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, …

Sat, Dec 29th, 2018 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

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, I …

Sat, Dec 22nd, 2018 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

  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 …

Fri, Dec 21st, 2018 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

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 …

Tue, Dec 4th, 2018 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

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. …