We believe mediation is one of the most powerful and effective dispute resolution tools. With the aid of a mediator, the parties in dispute work together, and oftentimes separately, to craft a resolution that is sustainable, voluntary, nonbinding, and confidential. For the first day of Mediation Week 2020, we are offering a range of resources about Best Practices in Mediation– sourced from our panel of neutrals and other industry leaders. Follow Mediation Week 2020 resources here and by searching for the official hashtag on social media: #MediationWeek2020.
In this complimentary 60-minute webinar, “The Tone and Tenor of Mediation, preeminent neutral Rex Smith provides an overview of establishing a diplomatic approach to mediation with the goal of setting a tone that leads to success. Smith recently received a Lifetime Achievement Award the outstanding achievements as a neutrals throughout his career as a neutral.
Wed, Jul 18th, 2018 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
by John K. Miles, Jr., Esq. At first glance, the notion of winning at mediation seems like an oxymoron. We tend to associate winning and losing with jury trials. If a party feels confident …
Read MoreWed, Apr 3rd, 2019 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
WHAT DO YOU SAY IN THE OPENING SESSION TO ORIENT THE PARTIES TO THE PROCESS AND GET THINGS OFF TO A GOOD START? In the opening session, I first give the parties a brief background …
Read MoreThu, Jan 25th, 2018 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
by Roy Paul, Esq. The mediation of estate cases is particularly likely to involve close and intensely emotional relationships so as to make the mediation of such cases very challenging. Often, disputes arise among …
Read MoreWed, 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 …
Read More
