Do You Need an Opening Statement at Mediation? | Oct 29, 2018

The last blog post I wrote about whether you should make an opening statement at mediation. I gave four key reasons why you usually will want to make an opening statement. Here’s a checklist to help you decide when to make an opening statement, when you can skip it, and the one circumstance when you […]

Easy Ways to Write A Mediation Brief | Sep 26, 2018

Mediators often talk about wanting to receive a “mediation brief” before the mediation starts. The term is unfortunate because it implies the mediator is expecting a specialized, formal document. Faced with writing (and billing for) yet another formal, legal document, many lawyers elect not to send anything at all to the mediator. Today I want […]

6 Things Your Client may not Know About Mediation | Sep 24, 2018

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 […]

What Happens in the Opening Conference? | Sep 13, 2018

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 […]

Mediation FAQ’s – Part 1 | Aug 29, 2018

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 […]

Atlanta Mediation Firm Continues to Add Top Talent to Its Panel | Sep 26, 2017

BAY Mediation & Arbitration Services has added three experienced attorneys to its panel of neutrals. Senior Fulton County Superior Court Judge Jerry W. Baxter, trial attorney Michael R. Braun, and litigator Raymond J. Kurey bring the total number of mediators and arbitrators available at BAY to twenty-eight.   Judge Jerry W. Baxter has had a […]

BAY SIGHTINGS – SHARE YOUR SIGHTINGS WITH US | Jul 27, 2017

There have been sightings of BAY at various places in the United States and abroad.  Take BAY with you on your trips and share your sightings with us.  We would like to see BAY all around the world.  We appreciate your help in making that happen.  The featured photo was provided by Humberto Izquierdo who […]