Irvine, CA
Mediation Lawyer at Irvine, CA
Practice Areas: Mediation, Arbitration
If you are one of the many who have tried virtual dispute resolution, then you no doubt recognize its primary benefit--eliminating the need to travel to an office. But perhaps this format is new to yo...
See Full GuideConfidentiality is one of the hallmarks of mediation in California. But when does a mediation end such that communications may no longer be confidential? California Evidence Code §1125 provides, in pe...
See Full GuideA mediator’s proposal is best described as settlement terms presented by the mediator to parties that have reached an impasse in their settlement negotiations. The Proposal Should Not Invite a Counter...
See Full GuideWhile mediation-related communications have long been confidential pursuant to Evidence Code §§ 1115-1128, the Legislature has enacted a new law to address a concern that clients may not understand. N...
See Full GuideIt is now commonplace to find an arbitration clause in a wide variety of contracts. Many consumer contracts now contain arbitration clauses. Contracts Many consumer contracts now contain arbitration c...
See Full GuideMediation is a process. That process begins well before the day of the mediation. Unfortunately, all too often, inadequate preparation means that the mediation may be headed for failure. But there are...
See Full GuideYou’ve heard it before--the mediator cautions you that litigation will be very expensive. But you already knew that and advise the mediator that the litigation will also be expensive for the other sid...
See Full GuideMediation is more often than not a negotiation about money. Of course, non-monetary issues may also be involved. But all too often, back and forth negotiation over money ("positional bargaining") reac...
See Full GuideIt is now commonplace to find an arbitration clause in a wide variety of contracts or agreements. Many consumer contracts now contain arbitration clauses. Many consumer contracts now contain arbitrati...
See Full GuideIn many ways, the process of mediation incorporates several of the same elements as a musical composition. Think about these key aspects of a musical composition as important elements of any mediation...
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