Kent B. Scott | Babcock, Scott & Babcock INTRODUCTION If your client is involved in a legal dispute, you may be able to settle it without going to court. One way to do this is to work out a solution with the help of a mediator – a neutral third person. This article addresses some… Continue reading Preparing the Client for Mediation – Questions Clients Ask Their Lawyers
Category: Mediation
10 Recommended Tips for Remote Mediations
Amy Rubenstein and Ileana M. Blanco | DLA Piper While in-person mediations may be preferred, some parties have been required to proceed with remote mediations to mitigate further delays during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. To help adapt to this procedure, we provide these 10 recommended tips for consideration when taking or defending remote mediations:… Continue reading 10 Recommended Tips for Remote Mediations
Can You Have a Virtual Mediation? The Answer Is Most Definitely Yes!
Hon. Lynn O’Malley Taylor (Ret.) | JAMS Let’s say you have just received an invitation to a virtual mediation. You really want to settle your case, but you have no experience with virtual mediations. You have so many questions: Will I understand how to use the virtual mediation platform? How easy is it to learn?… Continue reading Can You Have a Virtual Mediation? The Answer Is Most Definitely Yes!
Virtual Mediation – It Works!
Lela Hollabaugh | Bradley Few lawyers considered mediation using web-based video conferencing before March of 2020. Now lawyers are not only considering doing it, it is working. Below are a few thoughts for success. Logistics First and foremost, make sure to use a secure video conferencing platform. Client confidentiality remains essential. Each party to the… Continue reading Virtual Mediation – It Works!
Virtual Mediation (Part 2): The Challenge of Establishing Trust
Donald R. Frederico | Pierce Atwood Like most aspects of litigation, mediation is a very personal pursuit. So much depends on the credibility and communication skills of the participants. Equally important are the participants’ non-verbal cues, including tone of voice, facial expressions, and body language. And a key to success of many mediations is the… Continue reading Virtual Mediation (Part 2): The Challenge of Establishing Trust