Wed, Feb 26th, 2014 | by John Miles
A excerpt from A New Day in Court by John Miles Many readers of this primer are already familiar with mediation. Perhaps you are a mediator. Perhaps you have mediated at Miles Mediation and could write …
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By Gregory J. Parent, Miles Mediation & Arbitration Services, Inc. Historically speaking, paralegals are essential to a successful law firm. Depending on the type of law practice and the experience of the person, a good …
Read MoreThu, Feb 6th, 2014 | by Miles Mediation
By David Nutter, Esq. “That was a miracle. I didn’t think we had a chance of settling this case.” So the satisfied lawyer confides to the mediator after his client has departed with a settlement …
Read MoreTue, Feb 4th, 2014 | by Miles Mediation
Greg Parent’s kids enjoy the Atlanta snow!
Read MoreTue, Feb 4th, 2014 | by John Miles
By Jamie Miles After a hard day facilitating a just resolution, mediator John Miles often enjoys strenuous physical exertion. Walking is Miles’ preferred way to wind down. But this isn’t your grandmother’s leisurely stroll …
Read MoreSun, Jan 26th, 2014 | by John Miles
Early in my career as a mediator, I believed that participants in mediation were motivated by money. The defendant wanted to settle for as little as possible, and the plaintiff wanted to get as much …
Read MoreWed, Jan 22nd, 2014 | by John Miles
Communication drives mediation. Both the plaintiff and the defendant need to speak and be heard. Resolution requires that both parties use positive language. Research has demonstrated that positive language enhances the mediation process. Conversely, …
Read MoreWed, Nov 20th, 2013 | by Miles Mediation
Most lawyers want someone from their background, but picking from ‘the other side’ can be smarter How do litigating parties pick a mediator? Everyone has ideas about mediation strategy, but how does the selection of …
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