by Sam Ventola | Mar 13, 2025 | Mediation
Why did I become a mediator? As a litigator for 30 years, I saw the benefits of mediation versus going to court. It is my goal to find a way to help people resolve their issues without having to resort to litigation. While mediation is not a perfect solution for...
by Dan Culhane | Feb 7, 2023 | Mediation
Today’s guest blog is from Dan Culhane of Discovery Genie, a state of the art eDiscovery platform. 8 Traits of an Effective Mediator Mediation is a process that allows two or more parties to resolve their disputes through communication and negotiation. A...
by Sam Ventola | Mar 26, 2019 | Mediation
Whenever we start a business, we are optimistic and see only good things ahead. However, most business partnerships eventually fall apart. That is why going in, you need to have a plan for what happens next. A mediator can help address these problems at the outset...
by Sam Ventola | Feb 14, 2019 | Mediation
“A chess player cannot defend against threats or take advantage of blunders if he does not first ask himself: What is my opponent planning after each move?” — Bruce A. Moon ...
by Sam Ventola | Jan 10, 2019 | Mediation
A main focus of a skilled mediator is to help the parties understand what they are facing if they fail to come to a agreement for their dispute resolution. This is sometimes called the BATNA – best alternative to a negotiated agreement. If the parties understand the...
by Sam Ventola | Nov 1, 2018 | Mediation
In our two installments, we looked at the drawbacks to utilizing litigation and arbitration to resolve disputes. These systems involve both sides trying to prove their case in a competitive setting – with the result being a huge degree of preparation – and therefore...
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