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Early in my law career, I had the opportunity to see the power of mediation from the litigator's seat. I had already experienced it as a student and in competitions during law school, but when my …
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It's hard to believe this is my fifth year in a row being selected for the New York Metro Super Lawyers list, based on my work in alternative dispute resolution. This is an exclusive list, recognizing …
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Mediation Works for Owners Oliver is the majority owner of a Big Four sports franchise. He is known for fairness and his commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. He ensures his scouts search …
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Mediation is different from court. The mediator is not going to tell you if someone is right or wrong. I am not going to tell you what you deserve or how you should resolve this matter. You get to …
Mediation is regularly used in disputes when: The parties' emotions are getting in the way of productive discussions There are multiple conflicts involved and they can't agree on what is most …
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Mediation is a private conflict resolution process in which the parties in dispute try to resolve the issues by agreement. Parties? I'm In! In law, we refer to the people and entities in a case as …
I am often asked what the biggest challenge in my business has been. I am always embarrassed to admit that my answer is usually related to staffing. Despite the exceptional training I received in …
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Your brain is an extraordinary organ, but it plays tricks on you. Some experts assert that our brains haven't evolved as fast as the world around us. Our brains still function like they did …
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(Updated from 06/25/2019 post regarding my contribution to an article in Urban Freedom Magazine) Choosing a lawyer for your small business is a big decision. Ideally, you will develop a mutually …
(Updated from 10/17/2017) Here we go again. Another mass shooting. On a holiday. And several throughout the world over the weekend. I am reminded of October 16, 2017. That was another tense day …
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