Consider Retaining a Settlement Counselor to Assist You at Mediation
Settlement counselors are experienced mediators who assist trial lawyers in preparing for and representing their clients at mediations. They can assist you with any or
Direct Your Opening Statement to the Opposing Client Representative
A mediation is not a chambers conference, and the mediator sitting at the head of the table is not a judge. Yet many experienced litigators turn
An Apology Can Be an Effective and Cost-Free Step Towards a Settlement
Sometimes an apology offered at a mediation by a party or its counsel can give emotional satisfaction to the party receiving it, making it easier
How Does the Other Side See Your Case?
To settle your case at a mediation, it is not enough to look only at what your client wants. To find common ground you should
To Establish Uncollectibility Provide Supporting Documents
A defendant may assert at a mediation that it lacks sufficient assets to satisfy a judgment and is therefore uncollectible. Such a claim, if valid,
Don’t Fall in Love with Your Valuation of Your Case
Don’t you — and don’t let your client — fall in love with your pre-mediation valuation of your case. Research comparing results at trial with
