Tag: Mediation

Learn to spot situations where mediation isn’t the best choice. I recently offered five signs that it’s time to put a case into mediation. As a lawyer and mediator, I’m a long-time advocate of settling cases through mediation. Statistically, mediation is around 90% effective. Nevertheless, I’ve been involved in mediations that didn’t work out. Based […]

Get tips on when to bring up mediation with your client and opposing counsel. Most lawyers are at least aware of mediation as an alternative to extended litigation. But if you don’t regularly participate in mediation, you might wonder when it’s the right time to broach the subject with your client and opposing counsel. Here […]