Atlanta

Fri, May 31st, 2024 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Kelly K. James   Specialize or generalize? As an attorney, there are pros and cons to each option. Doug Wilde built a successful legal practice specializing in premises liability law, and now has a …

Tue, Feb 6th, 2024 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Tanya Tate   Amongst neutrals in the alternative dispute resolution (ADR) arena, there is often a conversation (or dilemma) about whether to work as an arbitrator, a mediator, or both. Many neutrals prefer to …

Fri, Jan 5th, 2024 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Christopher “Smitty” Smith   What makes a good mediator? Patience. Listening skills. Negotiation skills. More patience. An ability to connect with different types of people from diverse backgrounds. And most of all, an ability …

Wed, Nov 8th, 2023 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

Miles’ neutrals Hon. Jason Harper and Winter Wheeler will present at the 30th Annual ADR Institute on Thursday, November 16, 2023. The event is co-sponsored by the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution and State Bar of Georgia …

Fri, Oct 13th, 2023 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

Miles’ neutrals Jennifer Grippa and David Matthews will present during the Atlanta Bar Association Construction Law Section Breakfast on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 from 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM. The topic of the meeting will …

Fri, Sep 29th, 2023 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

Miles’ mediator and arbitrator David Gallo will present at the Atlanta International Arbitration Society (AtlAS) 12th Annual Conference taking place October 2–4 in midtown Atlanta, Georgia. He will facilitate the AtlAS Tertulia Session, “Tertulia Panel 1B – Recent Developments …

Tue, Sep 26th, 2023 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

Miles’ mediator and arbitrator Greg Parent is presenting at the 4th Annual Elder Abuse Litigation Seminar on Friday, October 20, 2023, at the Epicurean hotel in Atlanta. He will accompany speakers Joseph W. Watkins and …

Wed, Sep 6th, 2023 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Dax Lopez   The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every aspect of our lives, and the legal system is no exception. Court hearings went from being in-person to virtual, and court dockets swelled as cases …

Wed, Sep 6th, 2023 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Peggy Roth   In the realm of dispute resolution, mediation has emerged as a viable alternative to litigation. I believe that mediation offers us an opportunity to reach a consensus without the court making …

Wed, Sep 6th, 2023 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

Cade Parian didn’t launch his legal career intending to become a mediator. But it seems like he was destined to become one.   “One of my mentors, Tommy Greer, was a longtime mediator and was …