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Understanding the Difference Between a Mediator and a Lawyer

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Still, the dilemma remains: should you hire a mediator to facilitate peaceful negotiations or a lawyer to fight for your legal rights in court? Clarifying the differences between mediators and lawyers is essential. Unlike a judge or arbitrator, a mediator does not impose a decision.

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How Attorneys Can Hire a Mediator

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Going to court is one option, but alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is promoted as a cheaper and less stressful alternative. Your clients might have heard of mediation but don’t know whether it’s appropriate in their case, or even how to get started. It’s good for attorneys to recognize when mediation might be the path forward.

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How Consumers Hire a Mediator

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Some of the most personal disputes you might encounter, like divorce or separation, can be stressful when they go through the court system. Many people find working with a mediator can make the process easier and more amenable to everyone involved. So, how do consumers go about finding a mediator? What’s a mediator?

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Woman-Led Remote Litigation Startup Raises $1 Million Seed Round

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Founded by Seattle trial lawyer Alisa Brodkowitz , the startup is developing an end-to-end platform for remote testimony, mediations and legal proceedings. Along the way, she found that by innovating in the area of remote testimony she could help increase access to justice and empower court reporters,” the website says.

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Mediation vs. Arbitration vs. Litigation: What’s the Difference Between Them?

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This blog explores different alternative dispute resolution processes and methods, such as mediation, arbitration, and litigation. ADR procedures help both the parties involved to come to a common ground without going to court. Mediation proceedings are not very formal.

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Mediation vs. Arbitration vs. Litigation: What’s the Difference Between Them?

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This blog explores different alternative dispute resolution processes and methods, such as mediation, arbitration, and litigation. ADR procedures help both the parties involved to come to a common ground without going to court. It is more expensive than the process of mediation, but still cheaper than the process of litigation.

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Trying Out My Trial Skills In A New Virtual Reality Courtroom

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May it please the court,” I begin. I again hear the judge asking me to begin, and this time I hear my tentative voice, “May it please the court …” I realize I must do better next time, must keep my face focused on the judge and jury, must move my hands more smoothly, must stand more confidently. Honorable members of the jury.

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