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Alternative Dispute Resolution

Jul. 11, 2015

Unofficial mediator identity revealed

You have selected a highly qualified mediator and set the date. Now, you can write your mediation brief, settle back and wait patiently for the mediation date. Right? Wrong.

Robert S. Mann

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ADR Services, Inc.

Email: rmann@adrservices.com

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You and your client have agreed to mediate your litigated matter. Your opposing counsel has agreed, you have selected a highly qualified mediator and set the date. Now, you can write your mediation brief, settle back and wait patiently for the mediation date. Right? Wrong.

Every successful mediation has two mediators. One is the "official" mediator, selected and paid by the parties to bring them together to resolve the dispute. The ...

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