The beginning and end of mediation are crucial times for any lawyer, particularly new lawyers, who may be unprepared for some of the hidden pitfalls. Anthony Lowenberg offers some things to watch for ...

When I started mediating more than a dozen years ago, it was simply assumed that the mediation would begin with a joint session. The parties would meet and the lawyers, and sometimes the parties, ...

Mediation should help parties determine whether litigation is better than settlement. Too often, however, it becomes a ritualized and expensive exchange of inflated demands, defensive counteroffers, ...

There are arguments for and against the joint session; a better understanding of the joint session’s purpose and potential impact can help you determine if your case would benefit from one at ...