Monthly Archives: November 2016

The Opening Demands in Mediation

Posted on November 28, 2016 by rauschmediation

Mediators often deal with plaintiff’s counsel who have very high opening demands. There are many times when the defense lawyers think they are wasting their time at mediation because the case is not worth anything close to the amount in … Continue reading →

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Are Mediators Expected to be Neutral?

Posted on November 21, 2016 by rauschmediation

Mediators often face questions about whether or not they acted neutrally during the mediation process. Clients are also concerned about their mediator’s neutrality, regardless of if they actually voice their concerns or not. In fact, some mediators becoming worried themselves … Continue reading →

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How to Deal with Emotions in Mediation

Posted on November 14, 2016 by rauschmediation

Mediation can be a very emotional process for some people, especially if it involves divorce or personal family matters. Successful mediation cannot take place with regulating emotions. However, it is not always possible to control your emotions and mediators understand … Continue reading →

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Tips for Successful Mediation

Posted on November 7, 2016 by rauschmediation

Although mediation can be defined in many different ways, Bradley Cummings refers to it as a “voluntary and confidential process whereby a neutral third person called a mediator acts to encourage and facilitate the resolution of a dispute between two … Continue reading →

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