Miles Memoranda

Wed, May 28th, 2014 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

Poet, activist and author Maya Angelou died today at age 86. She was inspiring with both her words and actions and had strong ties to Atlanta. Angelou’s final Facebook post on Memorial Day was: “Our …

Sun, May 18th, 2014 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Chris Annunziata OK, I’ll say it. One of the many reasons people love to mediate at Miles Mediation is the food. Our staff does a fantastic job of providing you and your clients with …

Wed, May 7th, 2014 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By David C. Nutter Last Saturday morning, my wife, two youngest daughters and I participated in a neighborhood fun run, officially called The Highpoint Hike. A beautiful spring morning for such an event. Moms and …

Fri, May 2nd, 2014 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

MEDIATION TIP #4 – DON’T SELL THE OPENING STATEMENT SHORT by Glenn Loewenthal As we move through our mediation tips from pre-mediation all the way to the final resolution, the next stage I want to …

Mon, Apr 21st, 2014 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Glenn Loewenthal This week’s topic might have been more appropriate for my first tip, but I will from time to time address a topic that is fresh in my mind based upon recent experiences. …

Fri, Apr 11th, 2014 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By David C. Nutter I went to the Braves game with my son, Jim, last night. It was the season home opener, and he is on Spring Break this week. A couple of months ago, …

Fri, Apr 4th, 2014 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

Part One Tanya Andrews Tate, Esq. There are three pre-mediation decisions that can make or break an employment law mediation before the attorneys and parties ever show up. First, who should be selected as the …

Fri, Mar 28th, 2014 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Glenn Loewenthal Mediation Tip #1 dealt with knowing what offers and demands have been made prior to the mediation session. Another problem I frequently see that will derail the beginning of a mediation session …

Tue, Mar 25th, 2014 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

by Glenn Loewenthal This is my first in a series of mediation tips to help you get your cases resolved at mediation. The reason this tip is the first in the series is because this …

Tue, Mar 11th, 2014 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Joe Murphey Miles Mediation founder and owner John Miles is the consummate movie buff. John can quote (extensively) from a variety of classic movies, but when it comes to The Godfather, I honestly believe …