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Law Practice

Apr. 9, 2011

Nine Ways for Counsel to Prepare for Mediation

Best practices for how to prepare for a mediation. By Daniel Ben-Zvi of ADR Services Inc.


By Daniel Ben-Zvi


Once the mediator and a date for mediation have been selected, the question then is how best to prepare for the mediation. Attorneys know how to prepare for trial: motions in limine, evidence, witness exams, and opening statements. How to get ready for mediation is not as obvious. Here are nine suggestions for counsel to best prepare for mediation.

Don't resume negotiations prior to mediation. Mediation is typica...

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