LEAVE THE GUN, TAKE THE CANNOLI : Mediation Tips I learned from The Godfather
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 …
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The ability to Speak Spanish makes Burke Johnson a more Effective Mediator
Sun, Mar 2nd, 2014 |
by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
By Jamie Miles A raven-haired woman whispered in her husband’s ear. He lowered his head, looked in her brown eyes and gave her hand a squeeze. The couple stood against the wall of a large …
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A Mediation Primer
Wed, Feb 26th, 2014 |
by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
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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Paralegal’s Guide For How To Prepare For Mediation
Mon, Feb 10th, 2014 |
by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
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 …
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The Mediation Miracle: Getting the Most Out of Mediation
Thu, Feb 6th, 2014 |
by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
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 …
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Fun in the Snow!
Tue, Feb 4th, 2014 |
by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
Greg Parent’s kids enjoy the Atlanta snow!
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Walking 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 …
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View 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 …
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Communication 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, …
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