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Alternative Dispute Resolution

Aug. 9, 2023

The value of an appellate perspective in mediation

Post-judgment mediations are more common than most attorneys might guess, given that one party has a victory in hand; they are also more successful than most would think.

Cynthia G. Aaron

Justice (Ret)
Judicate West

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One of the most important questions in the mind of an attorney going into a mediation is, “What is the likely outcome if this case goes to trial?” This is clearly an important consideration. But an equally important and often overlooked question is, “Even if I prevail in the trial court, what is the likelihood of the judgment being reversed on appeal?”

Value of an appellate perspective in a post-judgment me...

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