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Control, Creativity, Closure: The Mediation Advantage

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In a world rife with conflict—commercial, interpersonal, organizational and beyond—the need for effective dispute resolution has never been greater. Judge Morton Denlow, a retired U.S. Magistrate Judge, offers this...more

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Overcoming mediation’s gray area through the mediator’s proposal

The cornerstone of a successful mediation comes from parties navigating uncertainty in order to find an acceptable, self-directed resolution. Sometimes, this process stops mere inches from settlement. Instead, the parties sit...more

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Preparing Clients for Mediation: Explaining the Process, Setting Expectations and Strategies, and Coaching Performance

Preparing your client for mediation can ensure that the mediation process is productive and not a frustrating, anxiety-producing event. While settlement is always preferable, it is not the only measure of productivity in a...more

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Kim Taylor Speaks With ABC30 on Why More People in California Are Choosing Mediation Over Courtroom Battles

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Whether it’s neighbors in Napa arguing over a fence or a family in Fresno clashing over an inheritance, legal conflicts can quickly become expensive and emotionally draining. That’s why more people are turning to mediation, a...more

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Should a Mediator Ever Make a Settlement Proposal to the Parties?

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Mediators are neutrals. A mediator is not a fact-finder, and should not act as a judge to decide the merits of a case. The role of a mediator is to be a facilitator, to assist the parties in finding a mutually acceptable...more

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