Miles Memoranda

Wed, Apr 3rd, 2019 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

WHAT DO YOU SAY IN THE OPENING SESSION TO ORIENT THE PARTIES TO THE PROCESS AND GET THINGS OFF TO A GOOD START? In the opening session, I first give the parties a brief background …

Tue, Apr 2nd, 2019 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

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 …

Sat, Mar 30th, 2019 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

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, …

Fri, Mar 29th, 2019 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

ATLANTA, March 26, 2019– Mediator & Arbitrator Bianca Motley Broom’s article “Beyond the Molds: Finding an Outlet to Grow as a Person” is featured in the March 2019 issue of The Atlanta Lawyer, the official …

Fri, Mar 29th, 2019 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

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 …

Fri, Mar 22nd, 2019 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

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; …

Thu, Mar 21st, 2019 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

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 …

Fri, Mar 15th, 2019 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

Miles Mediation & Arbitration is hosting a Happy Hour on Thursday, May 16 at City Winery in Atlanta. Miles clients and State Bar of Georgia members are invited.    Click here for more information. 

Wed, Mar 13th, 2019 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

ATLANTA, March 13, 2019— Miles Mediation & Arbitration announced today that it has named two new senior neutrals: Thomas Bechtel, Esq. and Debbie Tarkington, Esq.   Senior Neutrals at Miles are mediators, arbitrators, and special …

Mon, Mar 11th, 2019 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

  Jennifer Grippa to participate on panel: “Arbitration Clause Drafting: Pitfalls- Considerations and Pitfalls”; Stephen McKinney will participate on an Arbitration Ethics panel.   Jennifer Grippa and Stephen McKinney, both mediators and arbitrators at Miles, …