Miles Memoranda

Thu, Sep 8th, 2022 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

For Meredith Jeffries, a Miles Mediation & Arbitration Neutral, litigation and mediation were not always the plan.  She began her college career at the University of Virginia as a pre-med student, with her sights set …

Wed, Sep 7th, 2022 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Matt Thiry   As is true with other relationships, some business relationships do not stand the test of time.  Whether it be the stress caused by weak financial performance, lopsided efforts, differing opinions regarding …

Mon, Aug 22nd, 2022 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

We are proud to congratulate Miles mediators and arbitrators for their 2023 Best Lawyers Recognition. Inclusion in Best Lawyers is based on a rigorous peer-review survey comprising more than 12.2 million confidential evaluations by top …

Tue, Aug 9th, 2022 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

LAKELAND, FL, August 9, 2022 – Miles Mediation & Arbitration, the largest and fastest growing alternative dispute resolution (ADR) firm in the Southeast, is expanding its Florida footprint with the acquisition of Central Florida Mediation …

Thu, Aug 4th, 2022 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Ken Shigley   Lawyers have mixed opinions about the utility and wisdom of using graphic visual aids in mediation. Some don’t want to put that much work into preparation for mediation, assuming it is …

Thu, Aug 4th, 2022 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Michael Eshman   “One of the best ways to persuade others is with your ears – by listening to them.” – Former Secretary of State Dean Rusk   In a 2014 TED Talk “The …

Thu, Aug 4th, 2022 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

Leigh Wilco has presided over more than a hundred mediations over the course of his long legal career, but he is still excited about the process of helping parties find common ground to resolve their …

Thu, Aug 4th, 2022 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By John McCorvey, Jr.   Legal disputes are rife with emotions. It doesn’t matter if the parties are arguing over a property line, a business contract, or responsibility and compensation for personal injury or property …

Thu, Jul 7th, 2022 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Ken Shigley   The process of preparing a client for mediation begins at the first interview. In a plaintiffs’ personal injury practice, clients seldom have prior experience with the litigation process. However, they may …

Thu, Jul 7th, 2022 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

Last month, our neutral Sarah B. “Sally” Akins was sworn in as the new President of the State Bar of Georgia. She has had a long and distinguished career as an attorney. We sat down …