Miles Memoranda

Mon, Jul 28th, 2014 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Steve Goldner   “A good settlement is when nobody is happy.” How many times have you heard that said? Well, I take exception to that notion. Primarily because it’s the wrong standard and a …

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

By Jamie Miles Mariam Palacios is often the first face greeting visitors to Miles Mediation. Since 2012, she has been busy with her job and also planning her destination wedding. Recently I caught up with …

Mon, Jul 14th, 2014 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

At Miles Mediation, we believe in creating a culture around family. When you walk in our doors, we want you to feel welcomed like you’re family and make yourself at home. So come on in, …

Thu, Jul 10th, 2014 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

We have exciting news! Because his calender fills up quickly, Joe is making himself available weekdays between 8 a m and 10 a m — even on days when he has a mediation beginning at …

Tue, Jun 24th, 2014 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

Earlier Thursday morning I bragged about getting to go to our second consecutive Eric Montross basketball camp,and my intention was to take another picture like this one (right) with my son Jacob in the Dean …

Tue, Jun 17th, 2014 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

At Miles Mediation, we believe in creating a culture around family. When you walk in our doors, we want you to feel welcomed like you’re family and make yourself at home. So come on in, …

Fri, Jun 6th, 2014 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

At some point in nearly every mediation I am asked, “Can’t we just cut to the chase?” Sometimes this frustration emerges early; other times it appears much later in the day. No matter when it …

Wed, Jun 4th, 2014 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

At Miles Mediation, we believe in creating a culture around family. When you walk in our doors, we want you to feel welcomed like you’re family and make yourself at home. So come on in, …

Tue, Jun 3rd, 2014 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Hon. Beverly M. Collins (Ret.) As most of you know, I spent almost 19 years on the bench of the Cobb State Court. Recently I was thinking about cases that were on my trial …

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 …