Hon. Lynn O’Malley Taylor (Ret.) | JAMS Let’s say you have just received an invitation to a virtual mediation. You really want to settle your case, but you have no experience with virtual mediations. You have so many questions: Will I understand how to use the virtual mediation platform? How easy is it to learn?… Continue reading Can You Have a Virtual Mediation? The Answer Is Most Definitely Yes!
Category: Mediation
Virtual Mediation – It Works!
Lela Hollabaugh | Bradley Few lawyers considered mediation using web-based video conferencing before March of 2020. Now lawyers are not only considering doing it, it is working. Below are a few thoughts for success. Logistics First and foremost, make sure to use a secure video conferencing platform. Client confidentiality remains essential. Each party to the… Continue reading Virtual Mediation – It Works!
Virtual Mediation (Part 2): The Challenge of Establishing Trust
Donald R. Frederico | Pierce Atwood Like most aspects of litigation, mediation is a very personal pursuit. So much depends on the credibility and communication skills of the participants. Equally important are the participants’ non-verbal cues, including tone of voice, facial expressions, and body language. And a key to success of many mediations is the… Continue reading Virtual Mediation (Part 2): The Challenge of Establishing Trust
Virtual Mediations Are Zooming Forward . . . Jump on Board
R. Thomas Dunn | Pierce Atwood With most of the country on stay at home orders of some variety and court closings, parties to claims, litigation, and arbitrations are adapting quickly to virtual litigation activities that are customarily done in person. This includes virtual depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials. In this post, I will talk about virtual mediations.… Continue reading Virtual Mediations Are Zooming Forward . . . Jump on Board
Mediation Minute: There’s No Such Thing as an Impasse
Michael W. Hawkins | Dinsmore & Shohl An impasse is a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of a disagreement, deadlock, or a situation where parties won’t move forward. Mediation, on the other hand, is when parties have a conflict or dispute and hire a mediator to assist in achieving a resolution.… Continue reading Mediation Minute: There’s No Such Thing as an Impasse