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Law Practice

Apr. 17, 2007

Keeping It Neutral

Focus Column - By Jeff Kichaven - When both sides are invested in choosing a mediator, the chances for a good result go up.

FOCUS COLUMN

By Jeff Kichaven
     
      "Let them pick the mediator. Anybody they like. We don't care."
      It's a common and mistaken practice. Parties are more likely to achieve satisfactory results when they participate in mediator selection. The key is for all sides to do due diligence to find the right mediator.
      Most often...

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