Local practice varies widely. Typically it’s a matter governed by the mediation agreement and/or by court rules. As a mediator, I prefer that the...

What is the best course of action to collect money due from an employer post-resignation?

In general, the analysis starts with the terms of the contract. If its language seems to justify a forfeiture, the next question is whether the...

What do I need to do to get a felony annulled from my record in NH and now I live in VT?

It is correct that to get your record "annulled," you would have to start in New Hampshire. I don't know the law in that state, but in most states...

Is it true that "most medical malpractice cases fail" for the plaintiff?

I have never seen a formal study to back this kind of statement up, but it is generally consistent with what I have seen. Many people think that...

How often does a client want to change something on the transcript after a deposition?

It happens quite frequently. Court reporters have a tough job, and in a long deposition, it would be rare for the entire transcript to be error...

Do I need a mediator

One can't really tell whether a mediator is needed in your situation. One would need to know more. Do you mean someone to mediate between you...

Sure. It all depends on how the mediation is structured, and assuming there is a lawyer, on what the lawyer and client agree on. When I work as a...

More psychological damages than physical damages?

Generally speaking the entire pattern of the case affects its merit. Emotional distress is usually more subjective than physical harm and...