As a full-time mediator and arbitrator, Parag Shah handles a broad range of high-stakes personal injury, business, and employment disputes. “To settle complex disputes takes patience and flexibility,” according to Shah.  “There is not a …

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Today’s legal practice is not the same as it was decades ago.  ADR has grown significantly in recent years.  Many younger lawyers do not know of a legal system that did not have ADR as …

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What do you say in the opening session to orient the parties to the process and get things off to a good start? I always start by explaining to the parties who I am and …

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  As a former big law partner and practice leader with experience in construction and business litigation spanning various industries, Jennifer Grippa brings a distinctive perspective to the Miles panel.  In addition to having the …

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Rusty Grant is a sought-after mediator based in Atlanta. He handles complex personal injury, products liability, professional malpractice, and premises liability disputes.   Why did you become a lawyer? I always knew I would go …

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Doug Wilde is a veteran mediator with 34+ years of experience. As a former defense attorney and more recently as a plaintiff’s attorney, he advises clients with credibility when offering opinions and impressions on various issues …

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What do you say in the opening session to orient the parties to the process and get things off to a good start? To get things off to a good start, I let the parties …

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What do you say in the opening session to orient the parties to the mediation process and get things off to a good start? I always start with a smile. Everyone is a little nervous, …

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Why did you become a lawyer, then a neutral? Mr. Morton made me want to be a lawyer. When I was in college, I did an internship at the public defender’s office in Memphis, TN. …

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by Matt Thiry, Esq. Some of the key benefits provided by pre-litigation mediation are privacy, preservation of relationships, cost and time savings, and preserving business focus.  Many of these benefits are very appealing to businesses, …

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