What does it take to resolve an unyielding dispute?  The ability to have the parties look beyond their emotions.  Disputes are often unyielding as a result of the deep emotions tied to the issues.  Being …

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Why did you become a lawyer? I have always enjoyed problem solving.  From an early age, I would take things apart and put them back together, such as our family computer.  That curiosity fueled a …

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Why did you become a lawyer, then a neutral? Mr. Morton made me want to be a lawyer. When I was in college, I did an internship at the public defender’s office in Memphis, TN. …

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A CAREFULLY DRAFTED ARBITRATION CLAUSE IS IMPORTANT IN THE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS. WHAT FACTORS SHOULD ATTORNEYS CONSIDER IN DRAFTING ARBITRATION CLAUSES IN BUSINESS CONTRACTS? Drafting an arbitration clause is more of an art than a …

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by Matt Thiry, Esq. Some of the key benefits provided by pre-litigation mediation are privacy, preservation of relationships, cost and time savings, and preserving business focus.  Many of these benefits are very appealing to businesses, …

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by Matt Thiry, Esq.   How would you feel if you were told that a dispute involving you was going to be decided by a person that is in some way affiliated with the other …

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ATLANTA, MARCH 25, 2019– MILES IS HONORED TO WELCOME REX SMITH TO ITS PANEL IN ATLANTA.   Rex D. Smith joins Miles as a mediator, arbitrator and special master specializing in complex business/commercial; personal injury; construction; …

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Debbie Tarkington and Thomas “Todd” Bechtel were recently elevated to Senior Neutrals at Miles Mediation & Arbitration. Senior Neutrals at Miles are mediators, arbitrators, and special masters who have developed a full-time ADR practice. Debbie and Todd …

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