Michelle Reinglass ADR
- Mar 24, 2014
Mediation Tips for Attorneys and Parties who are preparing for mediation
In a recent mediation, while in private caucus, a good plaintiff lawyer was trying to answer all questions for his client. I finally convinced him to let his client talk, so I could get to know him. The client's recollection of events was a bit scattered so the lawyer filled in some blanks. Later the lawyer shared with me privately that he had not prepared his client for examination at mediation, and was concerned that what he said could be used against him. I reminded him of
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