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Law Practice,
Alternative Dispute Resolution

Nov. 30, 2018

The zen of mediating difficult issues with emotional parties

Mediation can be an extremely constructive and fulfilling process resulting in a mutually agreeable resolution. However, resolution of each specific dispute can take very different paths. Difficult personalities and unreasonable positions can be the most significant impediments to final resolution.

Stacy La Scala

JAMS

500 N State College Blvd Fl 14
Orange , CA 92868

Fax: (714) 939-8710

Email: slascala@jamsadr.com

Stacy is a mediator, special settlement conference referee and arbitrator.

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The zen of mediating difficult issues with emotional parties
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<p>Mediation can be an extremely constructive and fulfilling process resulting in a mutually agreeable resolution. However, resolution of each specific dispute can take very different paths. Difficult personalities and unreasonable positions can be the most significant impediments to final resolution.</p><p>

Often, difficult personalities and unreasonable positions are identified early in the dispute process. Once c...

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