by Donald R. McNeil | Jun 28, 2019 | Mediation
Over the last few months, I have served as a mediator for attorneys in unique business disputes involving the financial industry. The attorneys involved quickly were able to avoid legal landmines in two critical areas by using a local mediator with experience in that...
by Donald R. McNeil | May 24, 2019 | Mediation
The one thing you need to know about early mediation is that it saves boat loads of money! In the last several years as part of my legal practice, I have seen a number of fee petitions submitted to the arbitrator or judge relating to business and employment disputes,...
by Donald R. McNeil | Mar 1, 2019 | Arbitration, Mediation
Mediation works. Every now and then there will be reported some statistics about the success of mediation in resolving lawsuits. Recently, FINRA Dispute Resolution published its year-end statistics regarding cases involving customer disputes. In 2018, there were 3,064...
by Donald R. McNeil | Oct 11, 2018 | Uncategorized
Each October marks the start of another Term for the United States Supreme Court. For the last several months, there has been much discussion about the newest member to the Court, Justice Brett Kavanaugh. One issue that affects our lives much more than mentioned...
by Donald R. McNeil | Jul 10, 2018 | Arbitration, Mediation
Failing to register or comply with the Military Selective Service Act adversely affects a young man’s eligibility for certain governmental benefits. This can be an important issue when mediating a matter involving a young man with disabilities. Failing to register...
