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Only in my dreams….
Only in my dreams…. A quick read of Joseph Markowitz’ recent blog about The Power of Metaphors at Mediation’s Place really got me thinking about metaphors and... Read More

Curiosity – the overlooked/underrated trait of a great mediator
Curiosity – the overlooked/underrated trait of a great mediator As I sat down today to rifle through my growing file of unread RSS feeds I stumbled upon Diane Levin’s blog post, “The why’s have it: teaching... Read More

What’s Missing from the Balance Sheet: Intangible Assets and Liabilities in Business Families
What’s Missing from the Balance Sheet: Intangible Assets and Liabilities in Business Families The stock market tells us that the total value of Microsoft shares outstanding (“market capitalization”) is (or was) about $85 billion. But... Read More

Can’t we all just get along? I envision a world where developers meet with citizen groups and neighboring property owners early on in the development process. I envision a... Read More

Mediation Strategies from the Defense Attorney Perspective
Mediation Strategies from the Defense Attorney Perspective Many thanks to James F. Bleeke of SweetinBleeke in Indianapolis. He provided me with the article Mediation Strategies: What Plaintiffs Really... Read More

Lawyer Counseling: Part IV
Lawyer Counseling: Part IV Shafer and Elkins conclude with some practical tips about client interviews: 25. Be especially careful with “why” questions. “Why” ... Read More

Blogging – Have you gone there yet?
Blogging – Have you gone there yet? When I became a mediator at Upchurch Watson White and Max I am not sure that I fully appreciated the fact that I would be helping the firm... Read More

Why Mediation for Amicable Families?
Why Mediation for Amicable Families? Confidentiality Inside and Outside There’s no guarantee that amicable families will remain so. But sound governance encourages good family... Read More

Lawyers' Feelings: Transference and Countertransferrence - Part II
Lawyers' Feelings: Transference and Countertransferrence - Part II Emotions at Work in the Helper-Client Relationship This continues a discussion of Professors Shaffer and Elkins, Legal Interviewing and... Read More

Early Mediation Is Particularly Well Suited For Self-Insured Companies and Claimants
Early Mediation Is Particularly Well Suited For Self-Insured Companies and Claimants We all know that mediation, when taken seriously and done meaningfully can save time, save money and avoid risks. It follows that early mediation... Read More

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