Tue, Dec 15th, 2020 | by Miles Mediation
By Gregory J. Parent, Mediator & Arbitrator Many moons ago I purchased my first DLSR camera. I wanted to capture life’s priceless moments, from family vacations to watching my kids play sports and perform …
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By Gregory J. Parent, Mediator & Arbitrator Where resolution is always the ultimate goal, mediation serves a vital purpose as a vehicle for exploring settlement in high stakes litigation where unnecessary and protracted litigation costs …
Read MoreWed, Dec 2nd, 2020 | by Miles Mediation
“Give me a smart communicator with high emotional intelligence who is an intuitive thinker over someone with just some knowledge of the law,” says Gregory J. Parent. That’s the definition for the mediator …
Read MoreTue, Nov 24th, 2020 | by Miles Mediation
By Bianca Motley Broom When we look back on 2020, I think we will all remember the weight of this year. From COVID-19 to economic disarray, with natural disasters arriving on our shores at …
Read MoreMon, Nov 23rd, 2020 | by Miles Mediation
By Elizabeth Todd In late 2016 after the Thanksgiving holiday, I reflected on how that year I had personally worked at being thankful even outside of that wonderful holiday. However, I wanted to be …
Read MoreMon, Nov 23rd, 2020 | by Miles Mediation
By Steve Dunn I pretend to be annoyed by falling leaves. I grumble how quickly they cover the driveway, no sooner cleared away than oak and maple leaves drift breezily down in gentle defiance of rakes and blowers and bags. I …
Read MoreSun, Nov 22nd, 2020 | by Miles Mediation
By Nancy Black Norelli I have a new friend, Greg Parent, who is a premier mediator, which means he is very prescient and understands people and solves problems. After eliciting a thumbnail sketch of …
Read MoreFri, Nov 20th, 2020 | by Miles Mediation
By Joe Murphey We’ve all had some version of this conversation recently with someone we haven’t seen in a few months. For me, it’s usually taking place the morning of a Zoom mediation: …
Read MoreMon, Nov 16th, 2020 | by Miles Mediation
By Winter Wheeler, Esq. I recently came across a meme that said, “Surround yourself with women who would mention your name in a room full of opportunities.” The quote (which was not attributed to …
Read MoreWed, 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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