Miles Memoranda

Tue, Feb 6th, 2024 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Michael J. Eshman   Words matter. Different words have different connotations – even different synonyms can change the connotation or impact of what is being said, though the words may have the same dictionary …

Tue, Feb 6th, 2024 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Tabitha Ponder   As a new lawyer, I found that being closely associated with other lawyers who were more experienced really helped me. I’ve always sought out mentors throughout my career and after more …

Tue, Feb 6th, 2024 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Tanya Tate   Amongst neutrals in the alternative dispute resolution (ADR) arena, there is often a conversation (or dilemma) about whether to work as an arbitrator, a mediator, or both. Many neutrals prefer to …

Tue, Feb 6th, 2024 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Kelly K. James James Young may be easily recognizable for his penchant for bow ties, but he’s also become known as a talented and dedicated mediator, arbitrator, and attorney.   James continues to run …

Tue, Feb 6th, 2024 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

In this month’s Thoughts from the Top, we speak with Tangela Richmond, Miles’ director of education, about her plans for the Education Division in 2024.   Q: As the director of education here at Miles, …

Tue, Jan 23rd, 2024 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

ATLANTA, GA, February 1, 2024 – Miles Mediation & Arbitration, the fastest-growing alternative dispute resolution (ADR) provider in the Southeast, is pleased to announce that Musa Farmand has joined its panel in Jacksonville.   Musa …

Fri, Jan 19th, 2024 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

ATLANTA, GA, January 22, 2024 — Miles Mediation & Arbitration is proud to announce that both Tom DeBari and Tanya Tate have been promoted to “senior neutral,” the highest rank at the alternative dispute resolution (ADR) firm.   …

Fri, Jan 12th, 2024 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

Miles’ neutrals Steve Dunn and Angus Macaulay will present at the 2024 South CarolinaBar Convention on January 18-21 in Charleston, SC. The convention is the premier event for the legal profession in South Carolina. More …

Mon, Jan 8th, 2024 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

ATLANTA, GA, January 11, 2024 – Miles Mediation & Arbitration, the fastest-growing alternative dispute resolution (ADR) provider in the Southeast, is pleased to announce that Eric Frisch and Kristin Pierson have joined its panel in …

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 …