Miles Memoranda

Thu, Jul 1st, 2021 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Michael Russell   When I was a litigator and preparing for trial, I would always write my closing argument first. One of my mentors told me, “You can’t tell the jury where to go …

Tue, Jun 29th, 2021 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Joe Murphey   Freedom of Choice. It’s the cornerstone of liberty, an “inalienable right”, and the title of a catchy tune by ‘80s pop band Devo. But is there such a thing as too …

Thu, Jun 24th, 2021 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Michael Russell   Leonard Riskin is a renowned law professor and ADR scholar who taught at the University of Missouri during the ‘90s. During this time, Professor Riskin set out to observe mediations and …

Tue, Jun 15th, 2021 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

NASHVILLE, June 15, 2021 –  Miles Mediation & Arbitration, the largest ADR provider in the Southeast, is proud to announce the addition of Barry Howard to its panel in Nashville. Barry has mediated personal injury, …

Thu, Jun 10th, 2021 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Michael Russell   Negotiation is about communication, and it’s not just verbal communication. We negotiate by what we say, but we also negotiate by how we say it. In a mediation, parties rely on …

Thu, Jun 3rd, 2021 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Michael Russell   James Baker is widely regarded as one of the best negotiators in American history.  A Texas lawyer, Baker leveraged his friendship with a young George H. W. Bush to positions as …

Fri, May 28th, 2021 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Michael Russell   If you have lived through a mediation with me, you know that I have some canned opening remarks I make at the beginning of the process.  I talk about my role …

Wed, May 26th, 2021 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

    Miles Mediator & arbitrator Steve Dunn will be presenting for Mecklenburg County Bar’s CLE. Steve will be discussing “Bracketology: Using Conditional Offers To Settle Your Case At Mediation” on Wednesday, June 30th, from …

Tue, May 25th, 2021 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

ATLANTA, May 25, 2021–  Miles Mediation & Arbitration was voted No. 1 in Daily Report’s annual ‘Best Of’ for Best “Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Firm” in Georgia.   This year’s award marks the eighth year …

Tue, May 18th, 2021 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

  Miles Mediator Nancy Black Norelli joins the panel for Mecklenburg County Bar’s Professionalism for New Attorneys 2-day CLE Event. Nancy will be discussing an “Overview of the North Carolina State Bar” on Thursday, June …