

Teddy Ruxpin and Early Stage Mediation
Mediation can work at any stage of a dispute -- even after trial. But so very often the best time to mediate a conflict is before...


Lawyers Play Important Role in Mediation
Lawyers don't like mediators, and visa versa . . . . at least that's what you would gather listening in on conversations among many...


Lawyers Know Too Much!
I recently finished the mediation of a complex federal court action where the parties started off over 20 times apart -- the plaintiff's...


Lawyers be Heroes
A Hawaii mediator tells lawyers why they can still be the hero, even if (or especially because) they go to Mediation instead of trial....


Mediation Doesn't Rely on Trust, Cooperation, or Rationality to Succeed
Mediation works wonderfully when the parties are reasonable, unemotional, and trustworthy. But how often have you been in conflict with...


Checklist: Is Mediation Right for Me?
Mediation might not be the answer to every dispute. Here's a little checklist we adapted from the talented folks at BMC Associates to...