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Alternative Dispute Resolution

Sep. 1, 2012

Lawyer-mediator believes he has an edge over retired judges in settling cases

As an attorney who has mediated cases for the past five years, Stephen G. Schrey thinks practicing lawyers have an edge over retired judges when trying to resolve lawsuits.


By Saul Sugarman


Daily Journal Staff Writer


As an attorney who has mediated cases for the past five years, Stephen G. Schrey thinks practicing lawyers have an edge over retired judges when trying to resolve lawsuits.


While they are excellent at being decisive, Schrey said, some retired judges do not want to see a mediation conference through after they have made up their minds on a case.


"With all due respect, judge...

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