Mediation is often portrayed as a rational and logical choice that saves money and time. Well, it is that. But let’s face it, it’s also usually required by the court and something that you might not do if it weren’t. ...

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It’s relatively easy to recall your trial victories when the jury identified with your client. They’re probably some of your best results. How did that happen? On a superficial level, there is a significant body of evidence showing that jurors ...

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MILWAUKEE — As you approach mediation, one of the things that you might do to figure out what your case is worth is get a second opinion. That’s a good idea. Two heads are better than one. Given the wide ...

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MILWAUKEE — In a recent column about BATNA, I suggested that as you get closer to your BATNA range, you will want to evaluate your confidence about that range. Why should you be concerned about this? Litigators who are not ...

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I recently used a term – BATNA – that may not be familiar to everyone. If you haven’t heard of it before, it’s no surprise. About a year ago I attended the Mediating the Litigated Case program at the Strauss ...

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