Mediation

Wed, Feb 12th, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

There is a common belief that the only reason to schedule a case for mediation is to get it settled. This belief makes sense as a high percentage of cases do settle at mediation, and …

Mon, Feb 3rd, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

When I began my career as a neutral, I would conduct mediations at attorney offices. As my career progressed, I decided to invest in office space so I could host mediations at a neutral location. …

Thu, Jan 30th, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

One of the common complaints about commercial arbitrations these days is that they can become nearly as lengthy and expensive as trial. Zealous advocates and emotional clients can turn arbitration into what has been coined …

Thu, Jan 30th, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

In the past month, several neutrals at Miles Mediation & Arbitration have shared their expertise at educational events throughout Georgia and beyond.    On January 13-17, Parag Shah and his wife, attorney Elizabeth George, taught …

Tue, Jan 28th, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

ATLANTA, January 28, 2020- Miles Mediation & Arbitration is honored to welcome neutral Audrey Tolson to its panel in Atlanta. Audrey Tolson has joined Miles as a mediator specializing in medical malpractice, premises liability, trucking, …

Thu, Jan 16th, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By John K. Miles, Jr., Esq. My grandfather was a great man. In his law office, he had a framed copy of the oath that was administered to those wishing to become citizens of ancient …

Thu, Dec 19th, 2019 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

“I have been mediating cases my entire career,” Nigel Wright shares. “Becoming a mediator is something I have always been interested in because I really love it!” After his epiphany, Nigel reached out to his …

Thu, Dec 19th, 2019 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

Nigel Wright recently joined Miles Mediation and Arbitration as a mediator and arbitrator in its Atlanta office. With an unusual yet extensive background, Nigel brings his expertise in handling mediations and international arbitrations to the …

Mon, Dec 16th, 2019 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

What made you want to become a lawyer? Growing up, we had a close family friend who was a QC (essentially a trial lawyer in the UK). He passed away a couple of years ago, …

Thu, Dec 12th, 2019 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

ATLANTA, December 12, 2019–  Miles neutral Rex Smith is profiled in the Georgia Bar Journal article: “A Conversation with Rex D. Smith, Hon. M. Gino Brogdon, Sr., and Tami McDowell Ayres.” The feature was written …