Mediation Strategy: Selecting the Best Mode of Mediation and Type of Mediator
Mediation is now a critical part of virtually every business dispute. In fact, the ABA’s recent Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section Conference dedicated two sessions to the topic. A common theme in each presentation was the important role that pre-work plays in the potential success of the mediation. There are many ways to approach mediation—from a “double blind” model to a more direct method in which the parties interact with each other. The merits of each will vary depending on the parties involved and the details of