Fun in the Snow!
Tue, Feb 4th, 2014 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
Greg Parent’s kids enjoy the Atlanta snow!
Read MoreWalking The Walk
Tue, Feb 4th, 2014 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
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 MoreView from the Inside: The Subtitles of Mediation Negotiations
Sun, Jan 26th, 2014 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
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 MoreCommunication Strategies
Wed, Jan 22nd, 2014 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
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 MoreHow to Choose a Good Mediator
Wed, Nov 20th, 2013 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
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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