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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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