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Alternative Dispute Resolution

Dec. 16, 2024

Mediation is more than a negotiation, it's a strategic battle worth preparing for

Preparation is key to success in mediation, just as it is in trial, requiring thorough briefing, pre-mediation conferences, client readiness, and creative solutions to achieve favorable and lasting outcomes.

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Ten years into their siege of Troy, the Greek army was staggering. It had lost its great general Achilles and its endeavor had stalled. The army feigned a retreat from the city, removing their fleet to give the impression that they had withdrawn from the battle. Whether using the Trojan Horse of myth or a sophisticated battle machine resembling an animal, elite Greek troops gained admission to the city under the guise of an offering, and during the night sprang forth attackin...

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