Tue, May 19th, 2026 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
By Leigh Wilco When I started mediating more than a dozen years ago, it was simply assumed that the mediation would begin with a joint session. The parties would meet and the lawyers, and …
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By Leigh Wilco In a recent mediation, it became clear to me that one of the lawyers was not being forthright with the facts. He kept claiming that he had information that would have …
Read MoreWed, Apr 3rd, 2024 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
By Leigh Wilco How do you prepare for mediation? As a mediator of commercial and real estate disputes, I’ve found that some lawyers view mediation preparation as unnecessary and not the best use of …
Read MoreFri, 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 …
Read MoreTue, Oct 3rd, 2023 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
By Leigh Wilco Think arbitration is expensive? It doesn’t have to be. Arbitrator Leigh Wilco lists five ways to keep arbitration costs down. When I was practicing law, and now as an arbitrator, …
Read MoreWed, Dec 7th, 2022 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
By Leigh Wilco Today, the cell phone has become ubiquitous. It likely goes where you go — to the office, to the grocery store, to the gym. Your favorite restaurant. Your doctor’s appointment. Your house …
Read MoreFri, Aug 6th, 2021 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
By Leigh M. Wilco, Mediator & Arbitrator I know that most lawyers and clients go into a mediation with the hope that the case will settle if the terms are acceptable. But in watching …
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