Reaching Consensus: The Real Goal of Mediation
The time it takes to resolve a case in mediation is often beyond the mediator’s control. People negotiate differently—some need time to process a settlement proposal; others respond quickly and decisively. In the end, settlement hinges on whether the... Read More
Mediation – Words Matter
I recently mediated a landlord-tenant dispute that had been pending for over four years and was scheduled to go to trial the following day. We engaged in full-day mediation, and while the parties explored various substantive pathways to resolution, t... Read More
Mediation – Running Out of Authority Does Not Prevent Settlement
I recently mediated a case that was making steady progress—though the parties remained far apart, each move brought them closer. Three hours in, the defendant claimed it was running out of authority and suggested pausing until more could be secured. ... Read More
