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Uncertainty of Litigation Led Alan Petlak into Mediation Judicate West neutral Alan S. Petlak relies on preparation, patience and trust to resolve complex consumer finance, real estate and personal injury disputes, often stepping in to keep negotiations moving toward settlement. Read More

When Walking Out Isn't the End of the Mediation Not too long ago, I mediated a case for the second time. The first session, nearly a year earlier, ended where many do: the parties were miles apart, entrenched, and unconvinced settlement was possible. Fast forward to round two. Trial was a month... Read More

Why Pre-Mediation Conversations Can Make All the Difference Not every lawyer has the time for a Pre-Mediation conference. Those who do often change how the mediation unfolds. In a recent case, it made all the difference. Read More

Brackets, Parallel Moves, and the Path to Yes In a recent mediation, the parties began miles apart. The plaintiffs wanted over $3 million. The defendants offered $400,000. I opened with a tool I rarely use at the outset: brackets. We tested conditional ranges to see whether any overlap existed. ... Read More

When Doing Less Gets More Done: The Power of Strategic Restraint in Mediation I recently mediated a case just days before trial. After nearly five years of hard-fought litigation, not a single settlement offer had been exchanged before the mediation. But finally, both sides were ready to talk. Read More

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