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Alternative Dispute Resolution

May 1, 2012

New spin on old strategies for lawyers in mediation, Pt. 1

It is important to remember that you are setting out to obtain a resolution and not to decimate the other side. By Christine Masters of PMA Dispute Resolution


By Christine Masters


Conflict has erupted. You and your clients decide to attempt a negotiated resolution with a professional mediator prior to commencing litigation. What follows is a discussion of the traditional, time-honored methodologies, strategies and tactics utilized by counsel preparing for and during mediation, adding a slightly new spin based on recent developments in neuroscience, psychology, and communication. Part One of this article sets forth conc...

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