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Courts Recognize the Importance of Mediation
In 2004, a Court elucidated the importance of mediation recently espoused by many Courts around the world. In Halsey v. Milton Keynes General NHS Trust, the British Civil Court of Appeal decided that alternative dispute resolution – including mediation – … Continue reading
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Benefits of Mediation for Attorneys
Most good attorneys at least consider mediation at some point during a case. All actions attorneys take during a case are to promote the interests of their clients. In most cases, mediation is the best option for clients. However, attorneys … Continue reading
The Worst Day in Family Law Mediation is Better Than the Best Day in Litigation
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 … Continue reading
Tips For Successful Negotiations From The Prospective Of A Mediator – Part 1
As a mediator in Arizona, I have seen all styles of negotiation. Many people and companies seem to think negotiations mean you have to be unrelenting and overly aggressive. For example, • There are those that start at an impossibly … Continue reading
Mediation vs Litigation: choosing your own outcome
People sometimes choose to forego mediation or negotiation, thinking that their best option is just to let the judge or jury decide. People reach this decision for a number of reasons. For example: Some people have negotiated for some period … Continue reading
Listening – A Necessary Tool For Conflict Resolution In Mediation
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 … Continue reading
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Arizona Divorce Process or Mediation
You are experiencing conflict, and you do not know what to do about it, so you do nothing. It is common and all too easy to acclimate to bad conditions – so much so that you forget what it is … Continue reading
How To Get The Other Side to the Table to Mediate your Arizona Dispute
You have decided to avoid the Arizona Divorce Process of going to court. Now what? All parties to a dispute must agree to mediate, as it is a voluntary process in Arizona, in most cases. Therefore, your goal is now … Continue reading
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Why using Mediation will lower your carbon footprint versus Litigation in Arizona
There are so many reasons to mediate your dispute, rather than litigate it. Below are the reasons environmentally aware people would want to mediate: 1. You will save trees. Litigation often requires a lot of paper. I have had litigated … Continue reading
What is the difference between Mediation and Arbitration in Arizona?
Mediation and arbitration are both methods to resolve disputes out of court. However, the similarities end there. In arbitration, the proceeding is governed by an arbitrator who hears testimony and otherwise reviews evidence, like a trial. The arbitrator then makes … Continue reading