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 …
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By Kelly K. James Supply chain issues. Labor shortages. A lack of qualified subcontractors. Even amid a building boom, the construction industry faces a number of challenges, many of which lead to legal disputes …
Read MoreTue, Dec 5th, 2023 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
By Kelly K. James Christopher “Smitty” Smith didn’t intend to become a mediator — or even an attorney. A volcano changed all that. “I was going to go to medical school and a …
Read MoreTue, Oct 3rd, 2023 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
Construction law encompasses a vast area of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Construction lawsuits may include issues of commercial law, contract law, employment law, environmental law, personal injury claims, property law, and regulatory …
Read MoreThu, Jul 7th, 2022 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
By Christopher Smith In the fast-paced world of shipping and logistics, the news coverage tends to focus on the latest truck wreck and the verdict in the subsequent personal injury suit. But what about …
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