What’s the point of a mediation brief? And is it really worth your time? Schedule Mediation with Lee Wallace What’s the point of a mediation brief? And is it really worth your time? By Mediator Lee Wallace© 2019 When I speak on mediation at CLE seminars, I see eyes roll the minute I start talking […]
How to Make the Other Side Do What You Want at Mediation
By Mediator Lee Wallace © 2019 Schedule Mediation with Lee Wallace Ever wish you could wave a magic wand and make somebody give you what you want? It may not be quite that easy, but there are ways you can get somebody ready to give you what you want in your next negotiation or mediation. It […]
Should You Make an Opening Statement at Mediation? Getting Ready for Mediation Series, Part 3
Schedule Mediation with Lee Wallace By Mediator Lee Wallace© 2019 When I speak at CLE events, the most frequent question is: should I make an opening statement at mediation? The answer? Almost always, yes. Here are four reasons to make an opening statement. (1) To show the other side that you are serious and prepared, and will […]
What Your Client Doesn’t Know About Mediation Can Hurt You
Getting Ready for Mediation Series, Part 2 Schedule Mediation with Lee Wallace By Mediator Lee Wallace © 2019 Pretty much every client has grown up seeing a steady stream of trials on TV and in the movies. But — as a mediator, I’ll be the one to say it! — mediations are not exactly high-drama […]
THIS is the Secret to Winning Every Negotiation
Getting Ready for Mediation Series, Part 1 Schedule Mediation with Lee Wallace By Mediator Lee Wallace© 2019 There really is a secret ingredient that will help you get better results at every single negotiation! It isn’t hard, but then on the other hand, it’s also not taught in college, business school, law school or anywhere […]
Here’s the Magic Button to Get Your Case Settled at Mediation
Lee truly cares about other people and that compassion will serve her well in helping them get the best results. – A. Bronsted Schedule Mediation with Lee Wallace By Mediator Lee Wallace © 2019 Mediation is the superhero of legal disputes. It’s faster, cheaper, less stressful and more predictable than a trial. If you are […]