In this podcast, JAMS neutrals Mercedes Armas Bach, Retired Judge, 11th Judicial Circuit, Florida, and Scott J. Silverman, Retired Judge, 11th Judicial Circuit, Florida, discuss the growth and evolution of the ADR market in...more
A podcast from JAMS featuring Hon. Rebecca Westerfield (Ret.) and Scott J. Silverman (Retired Judge, Eleventh Judicial Circuit) on their experiences in virtual alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and their views on the...more
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the daily realities of how we work, interact, and function as a society and we’ve found ourselves looking for creative ways to connect and keep legal and business matters moving. JAMS has...more
During my early days as a circuit court judge in Miami’s Eleventh Judicial Circuit, I served in several different divisions of the court, including the criminal court. I noticed that detectives frequently came into court with...more
I witnessed it. Truly. I saw an attorney prevail in a mediation primarily on the strength, style and presentation of his opening statement. Here are some tips:
1. Do Not Waive Your Mediation Opening Statement -
A trend...more