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Focus (Forum & Focus)

Mar. 14, 2008

Hallmarks of Haggling

Focus Column - By Jay Folberg - Effective negotations require carefully timed concessions and an awareness of power plays.

FOCUS COLUMN

By Jay Folberg
This article appears on Page 7.

      Bargaining in my dad's pawnshop was simple compared with the kinds of negotiations in which lawyers engage. However, the fundamentals are the same, and my dad perfected his skill by negotiating day in and day out. Working alongside him provided a wonderful treasure of stories and lessons about negotiation. In mediating complex business disputes, I see how the skill...

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