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Thu, Feb 2nd, 2023 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

by Salim Uqdah   The dispute resolution field has seen significant growth in the last 20 years. While most of the practitioners of mediation, arbitration, and collaborative law are attorneys and retired judges, other alternative dispute …

Wed, Nov 13th, 2019 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

    Christopher Smith explains in his recent video with Savannah CEO how the idea of the “business court” originated in Savannah. Smith goes in more detail about the legal uniformity, and how a dedicated …

Tue, Sep 10th, 2019 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

Christopher Smith explains the pros and cons of an arbitration clause in his recent video with Savannah CEO. Smith goes in-depth on the arbitration process and how it affects the nature of the client dispute. …

Wed, Jun 19th, 2019 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

SAVANNAH – June 19, 2019 – Miles Mediation & Arbitration mediator and arbitrator Sally Akins has received a “Distinguished Leader” award from the Daily Report. She was honored at The Georgia Legal Awards recognition event in …

Wed, Apr 17th, 2019 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

Christopher “Smitty” Smith is a mediator based in Miles’ Savannah office. He focuses his mediation practice on complex business disputes, construction law, and catastrophic personal injury.  In addition to managing a mediation practice, Smitty is …

Tue, Mar 5th, 2019 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

SAVANNAH, MARCH 5, 2019 – MILES IS PLEASED TO WELCOME CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH TO ITS PANEL IN SAVANNAH.   Christopher “Smitty” Smith joins Miles as a mediator specializing in complex business disputes, construction law, and catastrophic …

Sat, Dec 22nd, 2018 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

  What was your first law job?  My first legal job after graduation from law school was with Brannen, Searcy & Smith….the only law firm that I have worked for (34 years).   What made …

Fri, Dec 21st, 2018 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

Sarah “Sally” Akins is a mediator and arbitrator available in Savannah and Atlanta.  She handles cases involving premises liability; automobile and truck accidents; professional negligence (medical, legal and pharmaceutical) litigation involving counties and municipalities including …

Wed, Feb 22nd, 2017 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

Miles Mediator and trainer Wendy Williamson will lead a Professionalism CLE on March 14 at the State Bar of Georgia Office in Savannah. DATE: March 14, 2017 TIME: 12 p.m.- 1 p.m. LOCATION: Coastal State …

Thu, Nov 17th, 2016 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

by Hon. Patricia Stone  My transition from full-time judging to alternative dispute resolution has been filled with interesting challenges.  While I continue to occasionally serve as a senior judge, I have welcomed the shift of …