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Sep. 19, 2009

Defusing Tension, and Reaching Agreement

Kenneth P. Strongman works past the high emotions of failed plans and partnerships to help warring parties settle their disputes.

By Dhyana Levey
Daily Journal Staff Writer

WALNUT CREEK - If business and real estate mediator Kenneth P. Strongman takes a moment to evaluate the roots of the disputes he handles, he understandably traces most cases back to the poor economy.

The weight of warring business partners and fizzled real estate deals falls heavily onto Strongman's plate, but he's made it his business and says the work never gets boring. The key is to keep cool while t...

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