Basic Training 3: Preparing for Mediation
Make sure your office spends sufficient time explaining the mediation process to the client. No client should go into mediation without knowing about the mediator’s role, the mediation process and a discussion about the client’s objectives, including... Read More
Basic Training 2: Gaining Mediation Insight
Scheduling can be one of the biggest challenges in getting ready for a mediation, particularly if the case involves numerous attorneys. It is important to place a hold on the mediator’s calendar as soon as possible so that you will preserve the date.... Read More
Basic Training: What is Mediation?
Earlier this year, shareholder Michelle Jernigan took part in a boot camp for paralegals. She offered fundamental advice about hiring a mediator and assisting when a mediation takes place. What is mediation? A professional neutral helps disputing pa... Read More
Alabama Mediator: Is Mediator's Proposal a Last Resort?
My Upchurch Watson White & Max colleagues and I recently discussed the concept of a Mediator's Proposal (MP), which gave me the opportunity to lay out my position on this mediation tool. For me, the polestars for the mediation process generally are m... Read More
Negotiating the Ultimate Settlement
Approved 1.0 Hr. FL Bar CLE Credits
1.0 General
1.0 Civil Trial Certification
Course #1407471N
until 5/18/2016
Presented by: Charles A.... Read More
Mediator-Arbitrator Lawrence H. Kolin Joins Upchurch Watson White & Max
Upchurch Watson White & Max welcomes experienced dispute resolution professional Lawrence H. Kolin to its panel of neutrals this month. Mr. Kolin is an AV® peer-review rated lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell and a Supreme Court of Florida Certified Circui... Read More
UWWM Celebrates 1 Year of Dedicated South Florida Offices
Upchurch Watson White & Max mediators always work anywhere their services are engaged, but we took a big step forward on Nov. 4, 2013, by opening a convenient office with roomy conference spaces in Plantation/Fort Lauderdale. We recently celebrated t... Read More