Jan. 23, 2026
Mediation briefs: Write them the right way
Clear, concise and strategically written mediation briefs matter as much as trial briefs because they shape how neutrals understand the facts, assess the law and guide negotiations toward efficient and successful resolution.
When I served as a judge, I saw firsthand the importance of a well-written trial brief. With limited time and resources, judges rely heavily on briefs to educate them on the facts and the law of cases before them. A good brief prepares them to fully listen to testimony and arguments; a bad brief produces more questions than answers, leaving them ill-informed as the...
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