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The Breakthrough Mediation blog serves to engage our clients, the legal community and the public in a discussion about alternative dispute resolution. As leaders in mediation, arbitration and more, we strive to remain at the forefront of legal developments, trends and news in areas of law that pertain to ADR.
Why Peace Has a Value: Part 1 of 2
We like to say "Peace Has a Value". Here's Why: Twelve years ago, I went through a divorce, and we had to use three mediations to get that settled. The reason is: we had the wrong mediator for the first two mediations. Finally, for the third one, we brought the right...
Advantages and Disadvantages of Settlement
What are the advantages of settling your case? Well, it's pretty straightforward: you get certainty. You know what the result is going to be. The stock market likes certainty, and so do people. The reason is because you can predict and move forward based on what you...
5 Negotiation Tips
Let's talk about how to get more out of your next negotiation or mediation. While this is definitely not an exhaustive list, we've put together 5 negotiation tips that can help you as you head towards a mediation, but they also apply to other aspects of life such as...
Our Simple Personality Test
At the beginning of every mediation, we perform a simple personality test. This usually involves a few questions, and is done so that we know how to best serve you. Here is the question we always start with: Which of these most describes you in general: I am an...
Settle the Case: Why “No” is Important
Welcome to Why No is the Most Important Question, or most important answer you can get in any negotiation where you want to settle the case. Why is that? Because No brings out the real issues. We find out what’s stopping somebody from making a deal, not just getting...
How to Choose the Right Mediator For Your Case
There are many different strategies for how to choose the best mediator, some more effective than others. Here’s what to consider when choosing a mediator.