You are representing a client in a multi-party dispute, and no one wants to offer more than the other party to settle the case. Everyone is pointing at someone else or trying to lay low in order to avoid attention. The parties are dug in and heading full steam toward an expensive trial.  A unique mediation approach for this type of multi-party dispute is a “blind mediation.” In a blind mediation, the mediator obtains confidential numbers from all the parties and discloses only the gap between … [Read more...]

Mediations that involve individuals with disabilities that are subject to a guardianship present unique legal challenges. (But, please, this blog does not apply for a mediation involving a person with a disability that does not have a guardian.) In order to have a successful mediation, the parties and mediator need to address three important details. Make sure that the right people attend the mediation. This would seem to be obvious but is often an overlooked fundamental step. The person … [Read more...]