Miles Memoranda

Tue, Dec 1st, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

  Mediator Elizabeth Todd is now a certified Circuit Court Mediator in South Carolina. She will be focusing on civil matters and is looking forward to the opportunity to serve clients in both North Carolina and …

Tue, Nov 24th, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Bianca Motley Broom   When we look back on 2020, I think we will all remember the weight of this year. From COVID-19 to economic disarray, with natural disasters arriving on our shores at …

Mon, Nov 23rd, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Elizabeth Todd   In late 2016 after the Thanksgiving holiday, I reflected on how that year I had personally worked at being thankful even outside of that wonderful holiday.  However, I wanted to be …

Mon, Nov 23rd, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Steve Dunn   I pretend to be annoyed by falling leaves. I grumble how quickly they cover the driveway, no sooner cleared away than oak and maple leaves drift breezily down in gentle defiance of rakes and blowers and bags. I …

Sun, Nov 22nd, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Nancy Black Norelli   I have a new friend, Greg Parent, who is a premier mediator, which means he is very prescient and understands people and solves problems. After eliciting a thumbnail sketch of …

Fri, Nov 20th, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Joe Murphey   We’ve all had some version of this conversation recently with someone we haven’t seen in a few months.  For me, it’s usually taking place the morning of a Zoom mediation:   …

Wed, Nov 18th, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

CHARLOTTE, November 18, 2020–  Miles Mediation & Arbitration, the largest ADR provider in the southeast, is proud to announce the addition of Gregory J. Parent to its panel in Charlotte (in addition to Atlanta). Utilizing …

Mon, Nov 16th, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Winter Wheeler, Esq.   I recently came across a meme that said, “Surround yourself with women who would mention your name in a room full of opportunities.” The quote (which was not attributed to …

Fri, Nov 13th, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

ATLANTA, November 13, 2020— Mediator & Arbitrator Matt Thiry has been invited to speak again at the American Association of Daily Money Managers 2020 Annual Conference. Thiry will be presenting “Ethics: Navigating Duties & Conflict …

Wed, Nov 11th, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Winter Wheeler, Esq.   Although largely unknown to the average litigant, alternative dispute resolution providers across the country have offered virtual mediation services for upwards of a decade. The sudden increase in the popularity …