Since between 90%-95% of litigated cases settle before trial, effective negotiation skills can be the bedrock of success for lawyers.
Settlement allows both parties to avoid the uncertainty and costs of protracted...more
5/6/2025
/ Client Services ,
Dispute Resolution ,
Law School ,
Law Students ,
Litigation Strategies ,
Mediation ,
Mental Health ,
Negotiations ,
Professional Development ,
Settlement Negotiations ,
Triggering Event
Welcome to the first 2025 edition of the Zelle Lonestar Lowdown! Our theme this year is Collaboration. We recognize that we are not an island in this industry and our clients, and ultimately the property owners, best benefit...more
1/17/2025
/ Appraisal ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Commercial Property Owners ,
Dispute Resolution ,
Indemnity ,
Insurance Claims ,
Insurance Industry ,
Property Damage ,
Property Insurance ,
Risk Management ,
Severe Weather ,
Texas
As the number of COVID-19 cases increased in the course of the pandemic, so too did the use of virtual mediation as a means of dispute resolution. The utilization of mediation to resolve disputes has quickly become even more...more
Mediation is quickly becoming an even more important form of adjudication as courts have been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
With the second surge in reported cases, courts across the nation have been...more
1/26/2021
/ American Bar Association (ABA) ,
Confidential Information ,
Confidentiality Agreements ,
Dispute Resolution ,
False Statements ,
Legal Ethics ,
Lying ,
Material Misrepresentation ,
Mediation ,
Mediators ,
Misrepresentation ,
Professional Responsibility ,
Puffery ,
Settlement Agreements ,
Settlement Negotiations