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Mediation… how to?

Posted by u/swizzlestix101•07/21/2025

Okay, so I never wanted to litigate and so I never took those classes in law school, and now I have no earthly idea what I’m doing. I’m going to mediation for the first time, and am unsure

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u/JiveTurkey927

Exactly. For mediation to work you have to remind the parties that litigating is a huge pain in the ass. Drag them out of the office and make them sit in a conference room for 10 hours

u/shashadd

As a mediator, you will do relatively little to no work other than answering questions for your client. Personally I do not like attorneys in mediation sessions

u/NewLawGuy24

lots of good tip videos on youtube

u/Subject_Disaster_798

Not for nothin', but mediators know when you lie about your bottom line.

u/shashadd

This this against everything the Ohio mediation classes teaches you. They shouldn't even be giving opinions to beat up a single side

u/sharpieultrafine

Reality testing.

u/Humble_Increase7503

Demand too much, or offer too little to get a deal done. Incrementally increase or decrease in a step fashion for the next 1-2 hours Propose a bracket of x to y, with one of those numbers b

u/Subject_Disaster_798

Depends on previous interactions, mostly. But, an insightful mediator can tell the difference between a real bottom line and posturing. For me, it's different with mandated settlement conf

u/sirdrumalot

In person is always more effective as it makes it “real” for the parties.

u/Entropy907

Make sure your clients know that the mediator is going to beat up on both sides, and the goal is to reach a settlement that nobody is happy about but everyone can live with. My line is alway

u/Kooky_Company1710

You have to understand that sometimes you are participating in a mediation, and other times the mediation is an elaborate ruse. If this was court ordered, you shouldnt count on the other sid

u/NewLawGuy24

lots of good tip videos on youtube

u/Alternative_Pop_5558

Yep. Done tons and opening statements almost always fuck things up.

u/Dismal_Bee9088

This is so true. I came to civil after being a prosecutor and it definitely took a little bit to adjust to this.

u/jbtrekker

Warn your client that the other side is going to have a chance to give their version of events. Do not react and do not let it get to you. Even if they are lying their face off. In fact l

u/The_Great_Hambriento

I’ve seen a big shift away from this in the past 5 years or so. I don’t remember the last time I had a mediation where the parties gave an opening statement. Maybe it’s just my region or prac

u/Entropy907

Make sure your clients know that the mediator is going to beat up on both sides, and the goal is to reach a settlement that nobody is happy about but everyone can live with. My line is alway

u/clinicallyawkward

Zoom mediation will be cheaper and less stressful for your first mediation. Prepare a mediation summary for the mediator and send it to them a week before mediation. Send your client a pre-me

u/HazyAttorney

>Any tips and tricks for mediation I was half way through my comment when I realized - which makes more sense - that you wrote mediation and not meditation. I don't have any tips on how t

u/NewLawGuy24

lots of good tip videos on youtube

u/IllustriousChoice917

Mediator does most of the talking. Know your brief/case inside and out. Know the weaknesses because the mediator will point them out. Know the strengths.

u/Jmphillips1956

It’s haggling just like any other type of negotiation, but you’ve got to be able to give the mediator the ammunition he needs to convince the other side that your number is a better outcome f

u/shashadd

As a mediator, you will do relatively little to no work other than answering questions for your client. Personally I do not like attorneys in mediation sessions

u/The_Great_Hambriento

I’ve seen a big shift away from this in the past 5 years or so. I don’t remember the last time I had a mediation where the parties gave an opening statement. Maybe it’s just my region or prac

u/Gilmoregirlin

I had two last week that did. I only do it if asked but am always prepared to do it if needed.

u/The_Great_Hambriento

I’ve seen a big shift away from this in the past 5 years or so. I don’t remember the last time I had a mediation where the parties gave an opening statement. Maybe it’s just my region or prac

u/Subject_Disaster_798

Depends on previous interactions, mostly. But, an insightful mediator can tell the difference between a real bottom line and posturing. For me, it's different with mandated settlement conf

u/AUGA3

Have a realistic understanding of what a jury is likely to award at trial. Researching past jury verdicts in similar cases in the same jurisdiction helps a lot, and print them out to discuss

u/ialsohaveadobro

Mediation rocks if you get a decent mediator. You do your little song and dance at the beginning, then you mostly sit in a room with the client and talk, then after a while, scroll on your ph

u/Mediocre_Prompt_3380

In person only. if you feel strong about your case then negotiate hard. Don’t be afraid to walk. That is the key to mediation. Everyone in the room has to know Thst you have a winner and

u/Subject_Disaster_798

100 times YES to these points.

u/Subject_Disaster_798

Depends on what type of mediation, and the mediator's style. Settlement conferences mandated by the court will have a little more bumps and bruising, more evaluative True mediation employs a

u/swizzlestix101

Thank you! Will start looking into it!

u/Kooky_Company1710

You have to understand that sometimes you are participating in a mediation, and other times the mediation is an elaborate ruse. If this was court ordered, you shouldnt count on the other sid

u/swizzlestix101

Would love your meditation tips and tricks too though lol

u/The_Great_Hambriento

If you are defense side, especially insurance defense, check your jurisdictions local rules. A lot of them have technical rules that have to be followed in court ordered mediations - primaria

u/DymonBak

Do in-person for your first one. Find a mediator that does it full time and runs a real mediation practice (not an attorney moonlighting as a mediator). The mediator will do most of the talki

u/NewLawGuy24

lots of good tip videos on youtube

u/Gilmoregirlin

I had two last week that did. I only do it if asked but am always prepared to do it if needed.

u/Entropy907

Make sure your clients know that the mediator is going to beat up on both sides, and the goal is to reach a settlement that nobody is happy about but everyone can live with. My line is alway

u/jbtrekker

Warn your client that the other side is going to have a chance to give their version of events. Do not react and do not let it get to you. Even if they are lying their face off. In fact l

u/diabolis_avocado

Some things to consider: 1. Have you drafted a mediation statement? It's a great way to get your head wrapped around the case in the mediation context. 2. Do you have a settlement range you'

u/TheGreatK

Papperdine offers a mediation and negotiation course. It is excellent. I would invest in that.

u/ialsohaveadobro

Mediation rocks if you get a decent mediator. You do your little song and dance at the beginning, then you mostly sit in a room with the client and talk, then after a while, scroll on your ph

u/Idarola

One thing I learned early is to lie to the mediator about where you can go. If you are looking to collect. tell the mediator that the lowest you'll take is higher than you can get your client

u/shashadd

As a mediator, you will do relatively little to no work other than answering questions for your client. Personally I do not like attorneys in mediation sessions

u/Subject_Disaster_798

I do outside mediation, but also have assisted the court with settlement conferences (at court) for many years. I've also practiced here for 20 years. Know the jury pool and the judges. Some

u/PrimaryInjurious

Make sure you've discussed what you think the case is worth with your clients beforehand so there's no surprises when it comes time to put money on the table/take an offer.

u/shashadd

This this against everything the Ohio mediation classes teaches you. They shouldn't even be giving opinions to beat up a single side

u/IllustriousChoice917

Mediator does most of the talking. Know your brief/case inside and out. Know the weaknesses because the mediator will point them out. Know the strengths.

u/DymonBak

Do in-person for your first one. Find a mediator that does it full time and runs a real mediation practice (not an attorney moonlighting as a mediator). The mediator will do most of the talki

u/sirdrumalot

In person is always more effective as it makes it “real” for the parties.

u/Subject_Disaster_798

Good tips. Although I may know 1 exception, retired judges sre insightful as to potential evidentiary issues, juries, etc., they are only as good as their settlement rate. I don't put a lot

u/JFordy87

What is the assessment of your client’s case based on? Trials can be wildly unpredictable. You have to be intimately familiar with your judges’ likely pretrial rulings and your jury pool to h

u/Subject_Disaster_798

Depends on what type of mediation, and the mediator's style. Settlement conferences mandated by the court will have a little more bumps and bruising, more evaluative True mediation employs a

u/Alternative_Pop_5558

Good call re the retired judges having some potential value. If you get someone who worked with your judge in your jurisdiction and can give you real actionable insight, then that’s great.

u/TheGreatK

Papperdine offers a mediation and negotiation course. It is excellent. I would invest in that.

u/Gilmoregirlin

Most mediators have each side make a short opening statement and then closing statement so I would prep for that, not super formal but telling them what you need them to know about your case

u/AzEBeast

Don’t be afraid to ask the mediator for his/her thoughts on your moves. You might want to move 5k and the mediator may say can you do a little more. Which is code for make a bigger move or

u/Subject_Disaster_798

Good tips. Although I may know 1 exception, retired judges sre insightful as to potential evidentiary issues, juries, etc., they are only as good as their settlement rate. I don't put a lot

u/Subject_Disaster_798

Not an attorney? Client education, support advising, crunching numbers and tempering expectations, is definitely work. Also, OP is talking about a litigation case. Why in the world would a pa

u/diabolis_avocado

Some things to consider: 1. Have you drafted a mediation statement? It's a great way to get your head wrapped around the case in the mediation context. 2. Do you have a settlement range you'

u/The_Great_Hambriento

If you are defense side, especially insurance defense, check your jurisdictions local rules. A lot of them have technical rules that have to be followed in court ordered mediations - primaria

u/swizzlestix101

Thank you, this is where I was leaning with it but wanted more feedback!

u/swizzlestix101

No jury, so luckily that unpredictability isn’t a factor!

u/DymonBak

Do in-person for your first one. Find a mediator that does it full time and runs a real mediation practice (not an attorney moonlighting as a mediator). The mediator will do most of the talki

u/swizzlestix101

Thank you! Will start looking into it!

u/jbtrekker

Warn your client that the other side is going to have a chance to give their version of events. Do not react and do not let it get to you. Even if they are lying their face off. In fact l

u/Idarola

Do they or do they just always assume you're lying about your bottom line?

u/NewLawGuy24

lots of good tip videos on youtube

u/AUGA3

Have a realistic understanding of what a jury is likely to award at trial. Researching past jury verdicts in similar cases in the same jurisdiction helps a lot, and print them out to discuss

u/Dismal_Bee9088

This is so true. I came to civil after being a prosecutor and it definitely took a little bit to adjust to this.

u/swizzlestix101

No jury, so luckily that unpredictability isn’t a factor!

u/Alternative_Pop_5558

Good thoughts and advice. You’ve got to make a lot of credibility judgments of the mediator and the other side, in order to feel out if this is a real attempt at settlement or just a put o

u/Gilmoregirlin

Most mediators have each side make a short opening statement and then closing statement so I would prep for that, not super formal but telling them what you need them to know about your case

u/AUGA3

Have a realistic understanding of what a jury is likely to award at trial. Researching past jury verdicts in similar cases in the same jurisdiction helps a lot, and print them out to discuss

u/Humble_Increase7503

Demand too much, or offer too little to get a deal done. Incrementally increase or decrease in a step fashion for the next 1-2 hours Propose a bracket of x to y, with one of those numbers b

u/Gilmoregirlin

Most mediators have each side make a short opening statement and then closing statement so I would prep for that, not super formal but telling them what you need them to know about your case

u/jbtrekker

Warn your client that the other side is going to have a chance to give their version of events. Do not react and do not let it get to you. Even if they are lying their face off. In fact l

u/Idarola

One thing I learned early is to lie to the mediator about where you can go. If you are looking to collect. tell the mediator that the lowest you'll take is higher than you can get your client

u/Commercial-Cry1724

This is so important…opening statements are usually done by attorneys seeking to showboat for their client. Poisons the well before anyone has had a chance to dip their ladle. Takes hours to

u/swizzlestix101

Would love your meditation tips and tricks too though lol

u/sharpieultrafine

Reality testing.

u/Commercial-Cry1724

This is so important…opening statements are usually done by attorneys seeking to showboat for their client. Poisons the well before anyone has had a chance to dip their ladle. Takes hours to

u/Subject_Disaster_798

Not for nothin', but mediators know when you lie about your bottom line.

u/JFordy87

What is the assessment of your client’s case based on? Trials can be wildly unpredictable. You have to be intimately familiar with your judges’ likely pretrial rulings and your jury pool to h

u/Commercial-Cry1724

This is so important…opening statements are usually done by attorneys seeking to showboat for their client. Poisons the well before anyone has had a chance to dip their ladle. Takes hours to

u/The_Great_Hambriento

If you are defense side, especially insurance defense, check your jurisdictions local rules. A lot of them have technical rules that have to be followed in court ordered mediations - primaria

u/Subject_Disaster_798

20 years, no opening or closings where I'm at. Short briefs prior to, but no oral openings.

u/jojammin

I prefer in-person because zoom makes it real easy for either side to walk away. If the adjuster has to fly in and client/attorneys have to travel, they'll at least stay through lunch and be

u/diabolis_avocado

Some things to consider: 1. Have you drafted a mediation statement? It's a great way to get your head wrapped around the case in the mediation context. 2. Do you have a settlement range you'

u/TheAmerican_Atheist

Get the client to give you authority at the bottom range of valuation. Never reveal true authority to mediator. Keep them thinking your walk away number is higher because they will try to pul

u/AUGA3

Have a realistic understanding of what a jury is likely to award at trial. Researching past jury verdicts in similar cases in the same jurisdiction helps a lot, and print them out to discuss

u/diabolis_avocado

Some things to consider: 1. Have you drafted a mediation statement? It's a great way to get your head wrapped around the case in the mediation context. 2. Do you have a settlement range you'

u/jojammin

I prefer in-person because zoom makes it real easy for either side to walk away. If the adjuster has to fly in and client/attorneys have to travel, they'll at least stay through lunch and be

u/JFordy87

What is the assessment of your client’s case based on? Trials can be wildly unpredictable. You have to be intimately familiar with your judges’ likely pretrial rulings and your jury pool to h

u/Alternative_Pop_5558

Good call re the retired judges having some potential value. If you get someone who worked with your judge in your jurisdiction and can give you real actionable insight, then that’s great.

u/swizzlestix101

Would love your meditation tips and tricks too though lol

u/HazyAttorney

>Any tips and tricks for mediation I was half way through my comment when I realized - which makes more sense - that you wrote mediation and not meditation. I don't have any tips on how t

u/Alternative_Pop_5558

Ooo yay- an area I’m uniquely well-qualified to talk about (I’ve been a mediator for probably two dozen cases and mediated about a dozen cases I’ve been representing a party in.). Do: 1) ve

u/swizzlestix101

Thank you! Will start looking into it!

u/TheGreatK

Papperdine offers a mediation and negotiation course. It is excellent. I would invest in that.

u/swizzlestix101

No jury, so luckily that unpredictability isn’t a factor!

u/Idarola

One thing I learned early is to lie to the mediator about where you can go. If you are looking to collect. tell the mediator that the lowest you'll take is higher than you can get your client

u/PrimaryInjurious

Make sure you've discussed what you think the case is worth with your clients beforehand so there's no surprises when it comes time to put money on the table/take an offer.

u/Jmphillips1956

It’s haggling just like any other type of negotiation, but you’ve got to be able to give the mediator the ammunition he needs to convince the other side that your number is a better outcome f

u/sirdrumalot

In person is always more effective as it makes it “real” for the parties.

u/DymonBak

Do in-person for your first one. Find a mediator that does it full time and runs a real mediation practice (not an attorney moonlighting as a mediator). The mediator will do most of the talki

u/HazyAttorney

>Any tips and tricks for mediation I was half way through my comment when I realized - which makes more sense - that you wrote mediation and not meditation. I don't have any tips on how t

u/Commercial-Cry1724

This is so important…opening statements are usually done by attorneys seeking to showboat for their client. Poisons the well before anyone has had a chance to dip their ladle. Takes hours to

u/Dismal_Bee9088

This is so true. I came to civil after being a prosecutor and it definitely took a little bit to adjust to this.

u/Alternative_Pop_5558

Yep. Done tons and opening statements almost always fuck things up.

u/shashadd

This this against everything the Ohio mediation classes teaches you. They shouldn't even be giving opinions to beat up a single side

u/AzEBeast

Don’t be afraid to ask the mediator for his/her thoughts on your moves. You might want to move 5k and the mediator may say can you do a little more. Which is code for make a bigger move or

u/The_Great_Hambriento

If you are defense side, especially insurance defense, check your jurisdictions local rules. A lot of them have technical rules that have to be followed in court ordered mediations - primaria

u/Subject_Disaster_798

I'm going outside most of these comments - Zoom mediation or settlement conferences are not as productive as in person. Whether evaluative, or some other style, you want your client to be com

u/shashadd

As a mediator, you will do relatively little to no work other than answering questions for your client. Personally I do not like attorneys in mediation sessions

u/TheAmerican_Atheist

Get the client to give you authority at the bottom range of valuation. Never reveal true authority to mediator. Keep them thinking your walk away number is higher because they will try to pul

u/Dismal_Bee9088

This is so true. I came to civil after being a prosecutor and it definitely took a little bit to adjust to this.

u/PrimaryInjurious

Make sure you've discussed what you think the case is worth with your clients beforehand so there's no surprises when it comes time to put money on the table/take an offer.

u/Idarola

One thing I learned early is to lie to the mediator about where you can go. If you are looking to collect. tell the mediator that the lowest you'll take is higher than you can get your client

u/IllustriousChoice917

Mediator does most of the talking. Know your brief/case inside and out. Know the weaknesses because the mediator will point them out. Know the strengths.

u/DymonBak

Do in-person for your first one. Find a mediator that does it full time and runs a real mediation practice (not an attorney moonlighting as a mediator). The mediator will do most of the talki

u/Idarola

Do they or do they just always assume you're lying about your bottom line?

u/Alternative_Pop_5558

Good thoughts and advice. You’ve got to make a lot of credibility judgments of the mediator and the other side, in order to feel out if this is a real attempt at settlement or just a put o

u/IllustriousChoice917

Mediator does most of the talking. Know your brief/case inside and out. Know the weaknesses because the mediator will point them out. Know the strengths.

u/Gilmoregirlin

I had two last week that did. I only do it if asked but am always prepared to do it if needed.

u/Mediocre_Prompt_3380

In person only. if you feel strong about your case then negotiate hard. Don’t be afraid to walk. That is the key to mediation. Everyone in the room has to know Thst you have a winner and

u/Humble_Increase7503

Demand too much, or offer too little to get a deal done. Incrementally increase or decrease in a step fashion for the next 1-2 hours Propose a bracket of x to y, with one of those numbers b

u/clinicallyawkward

Zoom mediation will be cheaper and less stressful for your first mediation. Prepare a mediation summary for the mediator and send it to them a week before mediation. Send your client a pre-me

u/Jmphillips1956

It’s haggling just like any other type of negotiation, but you’ve got to be able to give the mediator the ammunition he needs to convince the other side that your number is a better outcome f

u/PrimaryInjurious

Make sure you've discussed what you think the case is worth with your clients beforehand so there's no surprises when it comes time to put money on the table/take an offer.

u/Gilmoregirlin

Most mediators have each side make a short opening statement and then closing statement so I would prep for that, not super formal but telling them what you need them to know about your case

u/Subject_Disaster_798

20 years, no opening or closings where I'm at. Short briefs prior to, but no oral openings.

u/Alternative_Pop_5558

Ooo yay- an area I’m uniquely well-qualified to talk about (I’ve been a mediator for probably two dozen cases and mediated about a dozen cases I’ve been representing a party in.). Do: 1) ve

u/clinicallyawkward

Zoom mediation will be cheaper and less stressful for your first mediation. Prepare a mediation summary for the mediator and send it to them a week before mediation. Send your client a pre-me

u/swizzlestix101

Thank you, this is where I was leaning with it but wanted more feedback!

u/sirdrumalot

In person is always more effective as it makes it “real” for the parties.

u/IllustriousChoice917

Mediator does most of the talking. Know your brief/case inside and out. Know the weaknesses because the mediator will point them out. Know the strengths.

u/shashadd

This this against everything the Ohio mediation classes teaches you. They shouldn't even be giving opinions to beat up a single side

u/jojammin

I prefer in-person because zoom makes it real easy for either side to walk away. If the adjuster has to fly in and client/attorneys have to travel, they'll at least stay through lunch and be

u/Alternative_Pop_5558

Yep. Done tons and opening statements almost always fuck things up.

u/swizzlestix101

Would love your meditation tips and tricks too though lol

u/clinicallyawkward

Zoom mediation will be cheaper and less stressful for your first mediation. Prepare a mediation summary for the mediator and send it to them a week before mediation. Send your client a pre-me

u/swizzlestix101

Thank you, this is where I was leaning with it but wanted more feedback!

u/AzEBeast

Don’t be afraid to ask the mediator for his/her thoughts on your moves. You might want to move 5k and the mediator may say can you do a little more. Which is code for make a bigger move or

u/Alternative_Pop_5558

Ooo yay- an area I’m uniquely well-qualified to talk about (I’ve been a mediator for probably two dozen cases and mediated about a dozen cases I’ve been representing a party in.). Do: 1) ve

u/swizzlestix101

Thank you, this is where I was leaning with it but wanted more feedback!

u/Idarola

One thing I learned early is to lie to the mediator about where you can go. If you are looking to collect. tell the mediator that the lowest you'll take is higher than you can get your client

u/AzEBeast

Don’t be afraid to ask the mediator for his/her thoughts on your moves. You might want to move 5k and the mediator may say can you do a little more. Which is code for make a bigger move or

u/swizzlestix101

Thank you, this is where I was leaning with it but wanted more feedback!

u/Alternative_Pop_5558

Good thoughts and advice. You’ve got to make a lot of credibility judgments of the mediator and the other side, in order to feel out if this is a real attempt at settlement or just a put o

u/Gilmoregirlin

I had two last week that did. I only do it if asked but am always prepared to do it if needed.

u/Kooky_Company1710

You have to understand that sometimes you are participating in a mediation, and other times the mediation is an elaborate ruse. If this was court ordered, you shouldnt count on the other sid

u/Jmphillips1956

It’s haggling just like any other type of negotiation, but you’ve got to be able to give the mediator the ammunition he needs to convince the other side that your number is a better outcome f

u/TheAmerican_Atheist

Get the client to give you authority at the bottom range of valuation. Never reveal true authority to mediator. Keep them thinking your walk away number is higher because they will try to pul

u/swizzlestix101

No jury, so luckily that unpredictability isn’t a factor!

u/Mediocre_Prompt_3380

In person only. if you feel strong about your case then negotiate hard. Don’t be afraid to walk. That is the key to mediation. Everyone in the room has to know Thst you have a winner and

u/Subject_Disaster_798

I'm going outside most of these comments - Zoom mediation or settlement conferences are not as productive as in person. Whether evaluative, or some other style, you want your client to be com

u/ialsohaveadobro

Mediation rocks if you get a decent mediator. You do your little song and dance at the beginning, then you mostly sit in a room with the client and talk, then after a while, scroll on your ph

u/Subject_Disaster_798

100 times YES to these points.

u/jojammin

I prefer in-person because zoom makes it real easy for either side to walk away. If the adjuster has to fly in and client/attorneys have to travel, they'll at least stay through lunch and be

u/JFordy87

What is the assessment of your client’s case based on? Trials can be wildly unpredictable. You have to be intimately familiar with your judges’ likely pretrial rulings and your jury pool to h

u/swizzlestix101

Thank you! Will start looking into it!

u/The_Great_Hambriento

I’ve seen a big shift away from this in the past 5 years or so. I don’t remember the last time I had a mediation where the parties gave an opening statement. Maybe it’s just my region or prac

u/Mediocre_Prompt_3380

In person only. if you feel strong about your case then negotiate hard. Don’t be afraid to walk. That is the key to mediation. Everyone in the room has to know Thst you have a winner and

u/Humble_Increase7503

Demand too much, or offer too little to get a deal done. Incrementally increase or decrease in a step fashion for the next 1-2 hours Propose a bracket of x to y, with one of those numbers b

u/TheGreatK

Papperdine offers a mediation and negotiation course. It is excellent. I would invest in that.

u/sirdrumalot

In person is always more effective as it makes it “real” for the parties.

u/Entropy907

Make sure your clients know that the mediator is going to beat up on both sides, and the goal is to reach a settlement that nobody is happy about but everyone can live with. My line is alway

u/TheGreatK

Papperdine offers a mediation and negotiation course. It is excellent. I would invest in that.

u/swizzlestix101

Thank you! Will start looking into it!

u/TheAmerican_Atheist

Get the client to give you authority at the bottom range of valuation. Never reveal true authority to mediator. Keep them thinking your walk away number is higher because they will try to pul

u/ialsohaveadobro

Mediation rocks if you get a decent mediator. You do your little song and dance at the beginning, then you mostly sit in a room with the client and talk, then after a while, scroll on your ph

u/Subject_Disaster_798

Not an attorney? Client education, support advising, crunching numbers and tempering expectations, is definitely work. Also, OP is talking about a litigation case. Why in the world would a pa

u/diabolis_avocado

Some things to consider: 1. Have you drafted a mediation statement? It's a great way to get your head wrapped around the case in the mediation context. 2. Do you have a settlement range you'

u/sharpieultrafine

Reality testing.

u/HazyAttorney

>Any tips and tricks for mediation I was half way through my comment when I realized - which makes more sense - that you wrote mediation and not meditation. I don't have any tips on how t

u/Subject_Disaster_798

I do outside mediation, but also have assisted the court with settlement conferences (at court) for many years. I've also practiced here for 20 years. Know the jury pool and the judges. Some

u/Kooky_Company1710

You have to understand that sometimes you are participating in a mediation, and other times the mediation is an elaborate ruse. If this was court ordered, you shouldnt count on the other sid

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