Miles Memoranda

Wed, 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 …

Wed, Aug 2nd, 2023 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Donna V. Smith   Preparing to mediate your employment case? You’ll want to take the process as seriously as you would preparing for a trial, but there are some very real differences between trial …

Wed, Aug 2nd, 2023 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Roy Paul   Arbitration has long been used as an alternative to litigation in construction disputes. Many construction contracts contain arbitration clauses, many of which reference specific rules established by specific arbitration providers. It …

Wed, Aug 2nd, 2023 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Michael Eshman and Mark Miller   When’s the best time to mediate a dispute? What do mediators wish that attorneys did more of, or less of, during mediation? What would lawyers like to mediators …

Wed, Aug 2nd, 2023 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

This month, we’re talking with Parag Shah, Miles’ CEO about Miles for Smiles, one of the new divisions at Miles.   Q: What is Miles for Smiles? A: Miles for Smiles is our charitable division …

Wed, Jul 5th, 2023 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By John McCorvey, Jr.   Commercial lending serves as the lifeblood of businesses and real estate ventures, providing the necessary financial resources for growth and expansion. However, navigating the landscape of commercial lending requires a deep …

Wed, 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 …

Wed, Jul 5th, 2023 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Chris Osborn   We are hearing more and more in the practice of law about the impact of “trauma,” and particularly the ways that traumatic experiences impact the brain and body. There’s even a …

Wed, Jul 5th, 2023 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Pragya Sharma   Pet owners know from personal experiences that treats are indispensable while training fur babies. A teaspoon of peanut butter goes a long way while instructing them to sit or perform a heartwarming …

Wed, Jul 5th, 2023 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

Q: What is ADR On-Demand? A: ADR On-Demand is a Miles-affiliated company that makes mediation convenient, cost-effective, and concise. In the early days, the neutrals at Miles Mediation & Arbitration (Miles) primarily mediated cases that …