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Mediation strategy and procedure, from the room.
Practical writing for the attorneys, in-house counsel, and disputing parties who use mediation to resolve complex matters. Procedural guides, decision frameworks, and Atlanta-specific commentary.
Before the room: why mediation should start with the record
Most mediators open with the joint session. Investigative mediators open with the documents. Here is the practical case for record-first mediation, and what changes when you choose a neutral who has actually read the file.
Mediation in Georgia: a procedural map for out-of-state counsel
If you are mediating a Georgia matter from out of state, the procedural ground is different from what you may be used to. Here is the practical map: GODR registration, court-ordered mediation, mediation privilege, and the local conventions that shape how a session actually runs.
Construction mediation: why engaging early beats engaging right
Construction disputes compound. A delay claim becomes a delay-and-defect claim. A defect claim becomes a defect-and-payment claim. The math of when to mediate is mostly about how many layers have stacked up, and the answer is almost always sooner than the parties think.
Mediation vs. arbitration vs. litigation: a decision framework
Three legal paths, three very different processes, three very different outcomes. A decision framework for parties weighing whether mediation, arbitration, or litigation is the right fit for their dispute.
What actually happens in a mediation session
If you have never been to a mediation before, the procedural details can be the most disorienting part. A practical walkthrough of what actually happens, who says what, and what to expect from intake through signed agreement.
Do I need a lawyer to mediate?
Mediation does not require a lawyer. But that does not mean a lawyer is unhelpful. Practical guidance on when representation makes sense and when self-representation is reasonable.
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