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Perspective

Sep. 21, 2013

Selecting a mediator: sometimes the other side is right

A mediator proposed by opposing counsel comes to the process with an important plus - credibility in the eyes of the opposing party. By Louis M. Marlin


By Louis M. Marlin


As those of us who spend our professional lives involved in civil litigation know all too well the budget crises in California, coupled with the sometimes complex nature of litigation, means that we turn more and more to seeking case resolution through the mediation process as opposed to in our trial courts. While these services are offered by myriad independent mediators, as well as large alternative dispute companies, selecting the right med...

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