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…
Four Tricks That Make Mediation Work
In the article, Four Tricks that Make Mediation Work, a ccomplished mediator Richard Shore suggests the following:
“Let the other side pick…
Mediator’s Proposal
In this series principal Rodney A. Max discusses “breaking impasse” as it relates to closing the deal. In complex cases (including mass torts and…
Why I Became a Mediator
I decided to become a mediator because I felt I was truly called to the profession. I have a passion for helping people evaluate their options, solve their problems..
Conditional Offers
In this series principal Rodney A. Max discusses “breaking impasse” as it relates to closing the deal. In complex cases (including mass torts and…
“Hello, John. What can I help you with?”
Siri is a voice recognition system on the iPhone 4s that is nothing short of revolutionary. Pressing the home button, and keeping it depressed for a…
Court Direction
In this series principal Rodney A. Max discusses “breaking impasse” as it relates to closing the deal. In complex cases (including mass torts and…
Should I use demonstrative aids such as exhibit boards and PowerPoint in the opening session?
Demonstrative aids can be powerful. While trial prep ready discovery isn’t always needed before mediation (it rarely is), I think trial quality…
Calling on Leadership
In this series principal Rodney A. Max discusses “breaking impasse” as it relates to closing the deal. In complex cases (including mass torts…
How can a plaintiff make separate, confidential offers to multiple defendants represented by the same attorney?
This is essentially an ethics question. Under Rule 4-1.7 (a), Florida Rules Regulating the Florida Bar, a lawyer shall not represent a client…