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Mediation: A Road Map for California Lawsuits

Mediation: A Road Map for…

If you are a party to a California lawsuit and the judge has ordered your case to mediation, you may…

How do I pick the best nursing home for my mom or dad? I just want them to be happy and safe in their golden years.

How do I pick the…

      This is a question I get from time to time—and the answer is complex. As someone who’s…

“What if They Don’t Pay?” Understanding CCP 664.6: Enforcing Settlement Agreements in California

“What if They Don’t Pay?”…

A great deal of history lies behind the moment where a settlement agreement is reached in the mediation of a…

THE JOINT SESSION IN MEDIATION:  A CRUCIAL COMPONENT FOR SUCCESSFUL DISPUTE RESOLUTION  OR A RELIC OF THE PAST ?

THE JOINT SESSION IN MEDIATION:…

As an attorney mediator, I’ve witnessed firsthand the evolution of mediation practices, particularly the role of the joint session. In…

THE POWER OF YOUR BATNA: YOUR ALLY IN MEDIATION

THE POWER OF YOUR BATNA:…

BATNA, or the Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement, is the path you’ll take if your case does not settle…