mediation in arizona

The Worst Day in Family Law Mediation is Better Than the Best Day in Litigation

January 2, 2012 by admin

I recently saw an article with a similar title as the one above and decided to put in my two cents on the topic. As a long time Arizona attorney and mediator, I have gotten to see the range of experiences in both litigation and mediation. Most mediations go swimmingly well – the parties reach a full agreement in a matter of a …

Listening – A Necessary Tool For Conflict Resolution In Mediation

June 8, 2011 by admin

One of the principals of good communication and conflict resolution is listening. How many of us really listen? We think we are listening when all we are really either: (1) thinking of our response to what we think the other person is saying; (2) hearing only what we want to hear to confirm what we already …

Why Arizona Doctors Should Attend Mediation to Resolve Medical Malpractice Cases

December 29, 2010 by admin

Most doctors live in fear of being sued for medical malpractice. Such claims are prevalent enough to explain the exorbitant malpractice insurance rates in many specialties. Malpractice claims bring the risk of a large judgment and a public trial. Even if a doctor’s insurance company settles the lawsuit, that does not …

When Will Arizona Follow Suit With Mandatory Mediation For Family Law Cases

October 25, 2010 by admin

Courts in the United Kingdom have just made mediation mandatory for family law disputes. Mail Online, October 18, 2010. The courts moved to this system because it determined that the normal system is “really intolerable for both children and parents – and damaging.” The chair of the committee implementing the change, David …

Ground Rules To Help Make Your Arizona Mediation Successful

July 5, 2010 by admin

Mediation works best when both parties come in with the right mindset. The mediator will guide you in this process, but there are things you can do that will help make your mediation successful: 1. Be respectful. It makes the mediation a lot more pleasant, and it facilitates open communication that is more likely to result …