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
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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
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Settlement Negotiations
In most insurance coverage disputes, the parties arrive at mediation fully aware of the other side’s position. An insured makes its position known when it submits the claim or during the claim adjustment, and an insurer...more