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Apr 28
2 min

Humility as an advantage in resolving disputes

Attorneys often tell me how eager they and their clients are to take their case to trial. I understand it’s a way to convey conviction to...

Accusing a party of lying may undermine settlement in mediation

Matt Turetsky

Apr 1
2 min

Accusing a party of lying may undermine settlement in mediation

In many mediations, one or both parties tell me that the other side is unethical and is lying about significant disputed facts. Attorneys...

Interfacing with the mediator is good for your client

Matt Turetsky

Mar 17
2 min

Interfacing with the mediator is good for your client

When I was a young trial lawyer, I sometimes instructed clients to keep completely silent during mediation, particularly the clients I...

Your first impression on a case is more powerful than you think

Matt Turetsky

Feb 17
2 min

Your first impression on a case is more powerful than you think

I recently mediated a case in which I delivered an offer and commented, “This is much higher than I thought they would go; it’s a...

Use this tool for getting real about the cost of litigation with clients

Matt Turetsky

Jan 27
2 min

Use this tool for getting real about the cost of litigation with clients

One of the frequent claims I hear at mediation is, “I’d rather pay my attorney [tens/hundreds of thousands of dollars] in legal fees...

Litigators proactive about resolution get a win for their clients

Matt Turetsky

Jan 4
1 min

Litigators proactive about resolution get a win for their clients

Engage in settlement discussions earlier, more frequently and seriously.

Tips for more successful virtual mediations

Matt Turetsky

Dec 9, 2020
1 min

Tips for more successful virtual mediations

Attorneys still play a key role in ensuring the mediation has its best chance of success.

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