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 a major negative impact on the other side’s case. However,...more
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 their time. But failing to prepare almost...more
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 some lawyers mediate, there are lessons to be learned about how not to settle. Here...more