Law Practice
Apr. 14, 2007
Fighting for Peace
Focus Column - By Michael D. Marcus - Don't be fooled by the mellow surroundings and free cookies. Mediation is a litigation; prepare for it like you would get ready for a trial.
By Michael D. Marcus
Because most civil matters settle, mediation becomes, in effect, your client's day in court. Thus, attorneys should approach this phase of the litigation process as if it were a court trial, rather than merely another settlement conference. There is a direct correlation between focused mediation preparation and realized expectations. Following are recommende...
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