Top 3 Misconceptions Attorneys Have About Virtual Mediation
Wed, Nov 11th, 2020 |
by Miles Mediation
By Winter Wheeler, Esq. Although largely unknown to the average litigant, alternative dispute resolution providers across the country have offered virtual mediation services for upwards of a decade. The sudden increase in the popularity …
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Mediation Strategies to Overcome Bias, Prejudgments and Assumptions
Sun, Oct 18th, 2020 |
by Miles Mediation
by Bianca Motley Broom, Mediation & Arbitrator One of the bedrocks of our profession is the ability to help those who are most in need, without regard to race, gender, socio-economic status or the …
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Mediating in a New Normal
Tue, May 19th, 2020 |
by Miles Mediation
By Winter N. Wheeler, Esq. Reflecting on the first mediations in a new space while welcoming those to come. On March 1 of this year, Miles Mediation & Arbitration opened its new Atlanta …
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What’s Next for ADR?
Mon, May 11th, 2020 |
by Miles Mediation
by John Miles, CEO I am incredibly proud of how my executive team anticipated the impact of COVID-19 and implemented strategies that have allowed us to meet the needs of our clients during this …
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Embracing Emotional Well-Being
Fri, May 8th, 2020 |
by Miles Mediation
by Bianca Motley Broom I’ve never called the national suicide hotline number, but it’s programmed into my phone. (1-800-327-9631) If someone is in need, I will be ready. Split seconds can make a …
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Tips for Building Trust between your Client and your Mediator
Tue, May 5th, 2020 |
by Miles Mediation
By Winter Wheeler As a mediator, I enjoy working with attorneys and their clients to create positive relationships that in turn lead to settlements. Along the way, there are certain things you can do …
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Lawyer Well-Being Week 2020: Weekly Resources
Mon, May 4th, 2020 |
by Miles Mediation
Miles Mediation & Arbitration is proud to celebrate Lawyer Well-being Week 2020. Here are some helpful resources provided by the National Task Force on Lawyer Well-Being as part of its the Lawyer Well-being Weekly Toolkit. …
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Roy Paul on Joint and Several Liability vs. Apportionment
Tue, Apr 28th, 2020 |
by Miles Mediation
By Mediator/Arbitrator Roy Paul In evaluating liability and settlement value in tort cases with more than one potentially responsible party, Georgia litigants, in recent years, have looked to O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33. Under O.C.G.A. § …
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Webinar Recap: Virtual Arbitration Practical Advice on Moving Forward in the Current Environment
Fri, Apr 24th, 2020 |
by Miles Mediation
Miles Mediation & Arbitration arbitrators Jennifer Grippa and Matt Thiry recently led the webinar: Virtual Arbitration Practical Advice on Moving Forward in the Current Environment. With courts closed and many states under orders to …
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Alternate Court Services: Timely Resolution in a Time of Need
Tue, Apr 14th, 2020 |
by Miles Mediation
by Hon. Jason Harper, Mediator, Arbitrator & Special Master A year ago, I stepped down from full-time judicial service after a decade on the bench and accepted senior judge status at the age of …
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