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
Mar 26, 20212 min read
New Supreme Court Opinion: AllState Sanctions
On February 19, 2021, the Alabama Supreme Court released a decision in Allstate Property and Casualty Insurance Company v. Doyle Harbin,...
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
Dec 16, 20202 min read
New Year's Resolution & Mediation: How to Get It Resolved
With the New Year always comes thoughts and discussion of New Year’s Resolutions. We take that turning of the new year as an opportunity...
Chuck Malone
Oct 21, 20203 min read
Knock, Knock. Who's There (at Mediation)?
The most common two problems I've seen lawyers experience at mediation, both of which are avoidable, are not having the right people...
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
Aug 18, 20202 min read
What Ever Happened to Openings at Mediation?
Few parties and fewer mediators encourage openings at mediations anymore. Why? Because everyone has experienced them done poorly, and...
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
May 12, 20202 min read
Why a Judge Can Be a Good Mediator
Going from the Bench to the Bar is an adjustment. Becoming a mediator is a transition as well. Like transitioning back to practice,...
Chuck Malone
Feb 12, 20201 min read
Tips for a Successful Mediation
Prepare yourself and your client for mediation. There are things that attorneys should do to prepare for mediation, but you should also...
Chuck Malone
Jan 14, 20204 min read
Frequently Asked Questions on Mediation
How should I select a mediator? Look for someone whose experience and expertise will give you the best chance of resolving your dispute. ...
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