Miles Memoranda

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 …

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

By Christopher Smith   In the fast-paced world of shipping and logistics, the news coverage tends to focus on the latest truck wreck and the verdict in the subsequent personal injury suit. But what about …

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

Leesa Bohler brings a unique perspective to her role as a neutral. In her years as a practicing attorney, she has been a defense attorney, and a plaintiff’s attorney. She has also served as a …

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

By Jennifer Grippa   Negotiating a settlement in a case with many defendants can be challenging. Each case includes different personalities and legal issues, making a one-size-fits-all negotiation strategy impossible. Finding a creative, diligent, and …

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

By David Matthews   Preparing a Defendant for mediation presents some different challenges. In order to be successful, you must understand your client’s level of sophistication in connection with the entire mediation process, set up …

Thu, Jun 30th, 2022 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

CHARLOTTE, NC, June 30, 2022 – Miles Mediation & Arbitration, the fastest growing alternative dispute resolution (ADR) firm in the Southeast, is proud to congratulate Charlotte neutral Jim Cooley as the new Chairman of the …

Tue, Jun 7th, 2022 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Steve Dunn   You’ve passed all the interviews. You’ve negotiated the salary. Finally, you receive the job offer. It’s a great opportunity. There’s only one problem: you’ll be going to work for your company’s …