ADR Resources

Mon, Apr 6th, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

  At Miles Mediation & Arbitration, your privacy is our top priority. We have selected Zoom as our platform for Virtual ADR and have been working to ensure all participants can be confident sharing candidly …

Thu, Mar 26th, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Nigel Wright   The good news is that for those clients seeking to resolve matters in-person the adoption of remote mediations utilizing Zoom video conferencing has proven to be very effective. Miles Mediation & …

Wed, Mar 18th, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

So you’re savvy enough to realize you have lots of virtual options for mediating your case – the real question is, are you ready? Distractions are the enemy of video conferencing, so let’s discuss the …

Tue, Mar 17th, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

The events that are transpiring are truly unprecedented and leave all of us anxious for the future. In the commercial litigation world: filing deadlines have been extended, Courts are currently restricted in their function, limitation …

Thu, Mar 5th, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

Parag Shah, Esq. Looking for simple guidance on negotiation and mediation? Look no further than Parag Shah’s recent presentation for ICLE’s Simulcast Plaintiff’s Personal Series  that took place on February 28, 2020. Speaking on the …

Wed, Feb 12th, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

There is a common belief that the only reason to schedule a case for mediation is to get it settled. This belief makes sense as a high percentage of cases do settle at mediation, and …

Mon, Feb 3rd, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

When I began my career as a neutral, I would conduct mediations at attorney offices. As my career progressed, I decided to invest in office space so I could host mediations at a neutral location. …

Thu, Jan 30th, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

One of the common complaints about commercial arbitrations these days is that they can become nearly as lengthy and expensive as trial. Zealous advocates and emotional clients can turn arbitration into what has been coined …

Thu, Jan 16th, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By John K. Miles, Jr., Esq. My grandfather was a great man. In his law office, he had a framed copy of the oath that was administered to those wishing to become citizens of ancient …

Thu, Dec 5th, 2019 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

Parag Shah, author of “The Code,” begins the introduction of his book by telling a story of his youth when he needed a book such as the one he wrote.   “I dashed back to …