Chuck Malone
Preparing Your Client for Mediation
As young lawyers, we quickly learned the importance of preparation. I remember an old lawyer telling me that preparation can go a long...
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Chuck Malone
Feb 23, 20213 min read
Dealing with the Mediation Jerk
Fortunately, our honorable and esteemed profession does not contain arrogant, loud-mouthed, condescending, bullying, ill-tempered, or...
Chuck Malone
Jan 29, 20213 min read
Pulling the Plug on Negotiations
I recently wrote about parties being too quick to abandon mediation and settlement discussions, and the need for patience and...
Chuck Malone
Sep 28, 20202 min read
Patience & Persistence Pay Off in Mediation
A frequent hurdle that I often see in mediations is the parties' willingness to give up too soon. Perhaps it is our society today, but we...
Chuck Malone
Jul 22, 20203 min read
The Roles of a Mediator
I often hear lawyers talking about mediators and their different styles. These discussions are puzzling to me. While everyone’s...
Chuck Malone
Jun 17, 20202 min read
Video Mediation Challenges
Regardless of what restrictions may be applicable, more parties are and will be attempting mediation by video conference. The same is...
Chuck Malone
Dec 11, 20191 min read
Frequently Asked Questions on Arbitration
How should I prepare my client for arbitration? Preparing a client for an arbitration is virtually the same as preparing them for trial....
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