Miles Memoranda

Thu, Jul 31st, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Jason Harper   A little over two hours into the mediation and most of the pots and pans had been divided. Even child support, as meager as it was, was agreed upon. The wife …

Thu, Jul 31st, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Scott Zucker   Are opening statements in mediation beneficial toward reaching a settlement? There is an ongoing debate by both advocates and neutrals concerning the advantages and disadvantages of including opening statements in mediations. …

Mon, Jul 14th, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Bryan Rendzio   The cornerstone of a successful mediation comes from parties navigating uncertainty in order to find an acceptable, self-directed resolution. Sometimes, this process stops mere inches from settlement.   Instead, the parties …

Tue, Jul 1st, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Steven L. Smith   Most jurisdictions have embraced alternative dispute resolution requirements to lessen the burden on the judicial system.  Mediation has proven to successfully resolve the majority of cases and in so doing, …

Tue, Jul 1st, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By J. Antonio DelCampo   In high-dollar litigation, mediation is not merely a procedural requirement or a perfunctory step toward resolution. Rather, it can be a pivotal moment in the life cycle of a case. …

Mon, Jun 30th, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

ST. LOUIS, MO, June 30, 2025 – Miles Mediation & Arbitration (Miles), one of the fastest growing alternative dispute resolution (ADR) firms in the United States, is proud to congratulate our Education Division for a …

Fri, Jun 27th, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Lawrence “Bud” Wittels   While every probate dispute is unique, there are some issues that commonly arise. When the validity of a will or trust is contested, one family member or group may accuse …

Fri, Jun 27th, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By C.J. Larkin   Preparing your client for mediation can ensure that the mediation process is productive and not a frustrating, anxiety-producing event. While settlement is always preferable, it is not the only measure of …

Tue, Jun 24th, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, June 24, 2025 – Miles Mediation & Arbitration, the largest alternative dispute resolution (ADR) provider in the Southeast, has acquired Approved Dispute Resolution, LLC, an ADR firm based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Lori G. …

Fri, Jun 20th, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

Miles is proud to sponsor the 2025 Annual Florida Bar Convention, taking place June 25–28 in Boca Raton. This annual event offers a full schedule of continuing legal education (CLE), section meetings, networking events, and …