I’ve said that a good mediator is a combination of hard work, talent, and good training. It’s important not to overlook the education component. The greatest trial lawyer in the world is worthless if ...

A lot has changed in my approach to mediator’s proposals since I became a mediator in 2010. One school of thought then was that mediator’s proposals were unethical because the mediator was putting ...

This article stresses the importance of well-crafted mediation statements. It recommends a brief, three-page shared ...

From neighborhood disputes to landlord-tenant quarrels, the Indy Center for Conflict Resolution works to solve issues in Indianapolis before they escalate.Vanessa Romero, the center’s director, said ...

Mediation is an invaluable process for resolving disputes outside the courtroom, offering individuals an alternative way to manage conflicts with fairness, efficiency, and mutual understanding. As ...

Mediation is a process where a neutral third party—the mediator—assists disputing parties in reaching a mutually satisfactory agreement. It is an essential tool in conflict resolution, particularly in ...

I often joke that I decided to be a mediator when I realized that scripture says, “blessed are the peacemakers” and not “blessed are the litigators.” The truth, however, is that I wanted to be a ...