Nov. 1, 2024
When Early Mediation Makes Sense
Eight key factors that make early mediation a valuable tool in civil cases
Hon. Michael R. Wilner (Ret.)
Most lawyers know the sequence of a typical complex civil case in
federal or state court. The plaintiff files a complaint, the defense moves to
dismiss the action and the parties then engage in extensive discovery. If the
lawsuit survives summary judgment practice, many federal and state courts
require that the parties have some sort of settlement proceeding before the
case can be set for trial.$95
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