Early Mediation Anyone?
In general, the benefits of mediating a dispute to a successful conclusion are greatest when done early. In meaningful cases, since success is only... Read More
CHALFONTE REDUX
I recently wrote about the Supreme Court of Florida’s opinion in Chalfonte Condominium Apartment Association v. QBE Insurance Corp. , holding... Read More
Positivity
I was having a heart-to-heart recently with a friend and out of the blue she said, “You know what Sandy, at your very core you are a soul searcher.” ... Read More
What’s In a Name?
As many of you know, the conference rooms in our Maitland mediation center are all named after various species of birds. The name of one room quite... Read More
"Never Cut What You Can Untie"
– Joseph Joubert (1754 – 1824)
In my last blog post, I wrote about “ Dutch Auctions and Texas Shoot-Outs ” as a way to resolve disputes... Read More
Keys to Selecting the Right Mediator
Often we hear litigators state simply that whomever the opposing lawyer selects will be fine. The theory is, "I know what we need to settle, and if... Read More
Dutch Auctions and Texas Shoot-Outs
As my colleague Rodney Max says in his most recent blog post on the “Mediator’s Proposal”, when impasse occurs in a mediation, “it’s just... Read More
Three Common Negotiation Myths
Every attorney in a mediation setting would like to be an effective negotiator. Unfortunately, many are not particularly skilled in the art of... Read More
