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 …
Read MoreThu, 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 …
Read MoreThu, 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 …
Read MoreThu, 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 …
Read MoreThu, 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 …
Read MoreThu, 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 …
Read MoreThu, 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 …
Read MoreThu, 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 …
Read MoreThu, 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 …
Read MoreThu, 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 …
Read More