Could Your Cases Profit from Early Neutral Evaluation

Most of us are familiar with the typical forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), mediation and arbitration, but how many of us are familiar with a relatively new form of ADR called Early Neutral Evaluation (aka Neutral Evaluation)? Early Neutral Evaluation (ENE), for certain types of cases, or at certain points in a case, can [...]

Practice Pointers For The Lawyer Advising Clients In Mediation – A Mediator’s Perspective

Just as mediation is an art, not a science, there is an art to advocacy in mediation.  I have developed the following “pointers” during the course of over 30 years as a trial lawyer in complex commercial and business disputes, and 25-plus years serving as mediator in such cases.  Although they reflect my personal experience [...]