Questions litigators ask about mediation

From: Dispute Resolution Journal | Date: May 1, 2000| Author: Grappo, David | Copyright information

Is there any need for mediation? What is its down side? Who pays the mediator, and how much does it cost? Who makes the first settlement proposals How do you find a good mediator, and what questions should you ask before choosing ones These are just a few of the basic but valuable questions that are answered in the following article.

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