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Civil Litigation,
Alternative Dispute Resolution

Jul. 8, 2025

Complex case mediation: 6 essential tips for attorneys to succeed

Court-ordered mediation in complex cases can feel like a detour, but by applying the six CIRCLE strategies, attorneys can turn it into a powerful advantage for resolution and insight.

Jill M. Manning

Mediator, Arbitrator, Special Master, Neutral Evaluator and Discovery Referee
JAMS

Phone: (415) 433-9000

Email: jill@manning-lawfirm.com

University of San Francisco SOL; San Francisco CA

She handles antitrust and competition, business and commercial, class action and mass torts, cybersecurity and privacy, education, employment, entertainment and sports, health care and securities matters.

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