Alternative Dispute Resolution
Oct. 26, 2013
How to avoid impasse in settlement negotiations
The consequences of impasse in mediation can be significant and severe. By Patrick J. Mahoney
Mediation is a facilitated negotiation that enables parties to explore settlement in a confidential setting. A successful mediation requires preparation and an understanding of the process so as to avoid impasse, the breakdown of the process. No matter how careful and prepared the mediator, attorneys and parties are, however, impasses can still happen. It is helpful to understand why they occur and ways to resolve them so as to reach a succe...
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