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Oct. 24, 2025

To Sum It Up

Neutral Richard Segal helps parties focus on the math, rather than proving they're right.

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To Sum It Up
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Mediator Richard M. Segal enjoys diving into the math of a case.

"'What is the likelihood you're going to win on this argument? What's your best-case scenario? Is it worth X dollars to you to have a judge or a jury tell you that you're right?'" Segal said, offering some examples of questions he asks litigants during mediations. "Focusing parties on the math as opposed to whether their position is righteous or not righteous can help bri... (continued)

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