Mediation

Prepare for trial, settle for top dollar at mediation

If you do not prepare and set up the case for trial, you cannot settle it for full value — or may not settle it at all

From Issue: 2016 August

The right mediator makes the process go so much smoother

From Issue: 2016 August

Ten strategic moves to make when negotiations grind to a halt.

There are five common obstacles to overcome in reaching a better settlement

From Issue: 2009 May

The value of pre-lawsuit mediation in the right case; factors to consider

From Issue: 2019 April

A written proposal sets forth crucial deal points to break a negotiation impasse

From Issue: 2023 July

A look at the reasons to mediate earlier in the civil dispute process and how to prepare for it

A look at the substantive and technical issues unique to class-action case mediation

With the right authority present, a trained dog might successfully mediate a case

How can the “prisoner’s dilemma” work in mediation?

Mediators need our help to settle cases successfully

From Issue: 2017 August

Your mediation should be the definitive end point of a dispute, but getting there requires the same preparation as winning a big game

From Issue: 2017 August