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Litigation

Nov. 30, 2001

Key to Settlement Depends on Analysis

The ability to negotiate is central to good lawyering. But there are many psychological, cognitive and emotional forces at work that can distort rational decision making. The legal culture itself can undermine attempts at resolution. As a result, lawyers and clients sometimes reject dispute resolutions or fail to recognize a beneficial settlement even when it serves their best interests.

        By Linda B. Bulmash
        
        The ability to negotiate is central to good lawyering. But there are many psychological, cognitive and emotional forces at work that can distort rational decision making. The legal culture itself can undermine attempts at resolution. As a result, lawyers and clients sometimes reject dispute res...

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