TV and movies offer a steady stream of courtroom scenes, but – as a mediator, I’ll be the one to say it! – mediations are not exactly high-drama fodder. Having never seen a mediation before, most clients do not know what to expect, and they have a lot of questions and misunderstandings. Today we are talking […]
For many clients, the opening mediation conference is a puzzle. They may be confused — even alarmed — that you are not making an impassioned presentation of their case. They may want to argue with the other side or express their opinion. By explaining the opening conference to your client in advance, you can avoid […]
Do your clients have a lot of questions about mediation? Well, we’ve got you covered. We are answering your client’s top questions about mediation. All you have to do is print these out or email them to your client to help them prepare for mediation. Questions answered this week: Where will the mediation be? What […]
Each week we will answer questions that your clients may have, regarding mediation. Most people have seen hundreds of trials on Tv or in the movies, and they have at least a general understanding of what happens. But when it comes to mediations, many clients have no idea what to expect. This blog post can […]
Written by Lee Wallace, As a mediator, I can do a better job helping you settle your case if you tell me these 6 things. Most mediators are happy to read the information in advance (I know that I am), or you can lay it out during the opening conference. 1. The Basic Facts. You […]
Written by Lee Wallace, 5. Better Relationships One of the chief advantages of mediation is that it can preserve and salvage the relationship between the parties. Trials are brutal, scorched-earth events where one side wins and one side loses. And both sides lose the relationship that they had before the case was filed. By mediating […]
Written by Lee Wallace, Four Compelling Reasons to Mediate Your Next Case As a mediator, I help people resolve cases without going to trial. At the end of a hard day of negotiating, I see the smiles and relief on people’s faces when they settle the case. Lawyers understand the importance of mediation, but it […]