Business/Commercial Law

Mon, Aug 5th, 2024 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Kelly K. James Steve Groom started distance running when he was nine years old. He was a scholarship runner in college and has run 10 marathons. During the last 20 years, he swapped running …

Tue, Mar 5th, 2024 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Roy Paul   In an earlier article, I summarized important procedural issues in Georgia construction arbitrations. In that piece, specific reference was made to situations where a non-signatory to a contract could be forced …

Mon, Jan 8th, 2024 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Kelly K. James   Tom DeBari is the only neutral at Miles who includes a quote by Voltaire on his bio: “I’ve been ruined but twice in my life … Once when I lost …

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 …

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

By Kelly K. James   The end of one year and the beginning of another is an excellent time to take stock, and to plan for a successful year. With that in mind, I’d like …

Fri, Dec 1st, 2023 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Blane McCarthy   The goal of mediation is to settle a claim or lawsuit. However, there is an important element of mediation that should never be overlooked — creating, and signing, the mediation agreement …

Tue, Oct 3rd, 2023 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By John H. McCorvey, Jr.   Approximately 90% of civil cases will settle, with a high percentage of those settling at or in connection with mediation. Therefore, an understanding of the mediation process and the …