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May92012

Staying Energized During a Mediation

By bfriedmanMay 9, 2012

Mediation can be an exhausting process, mentally, physically, and emotionally. In fact, an article in the Journal of Dispute Resolution, written by a Magistrate Judge, emphasizes this ‘phenomenon’ in further detail.  Calling it ‘spiritual fatigue,’ the Judge shares that staying centered emotionally and behaviorally in mediation — for the mediator and both parties — can lower the level of…

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Apr302012

Mediation and the Professional Liability Dispute

By bfriedmanApril 30, 2012

Involved in a legal malpractice or professional liability dispute? As you are likely aware, it is common for a legal malpractice claim to be countered by a fee claim by the lawyer defendant arising out of the former representation of the plaintiff client.  The pendency of the fee claim raises some difficult issues with respect to…

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Apr172012

The Written Settlement: Don’t Leave Home without It!

By bfriedmanApril 17, 2012

Absent a written settlement agreement or term sheet signed by the parties or a settlement on the record transcribed by a court reporter, a settlement agreement reached in mediation is not enforceable under California law.  Hopefully, you have not had the experience of a long mediation ending late in the evening with an agreement to…

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Apr122012

Don’t Eliminate the Joint Session from the Mediation Toolbox

By bfriedmanApril 12, 2012

The joint session has fallen out of favor in mediations of litigated cases.  Usually, the parties and their counsel go into separate conference rooms form the beginning and rarely if ever encounter each other during the course of the mediation.  Mediators have come to the general conclusion that the joint session at the beginning of the mediation is too formal and…

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Apr102012

Why Attending a Mediation is Crucial to the Process

By bfriedmanApril 10, 2012

As an experienced mediator can attest, there is nothing more frustrating to the parties that attend a mediation and to the mediator, than the “no show” of a party or decision-maker from the other side. However, if frustration was the only issue, it would be surmountable. The real problem is that is very difficult to…

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Mar302012

5 Tips to Guide You Toward a Successful Mediation (Part 2)

By bfriedmanMarch 30, 2012

As discussed last week, mediation can be an extremely powerful and efficient step in the negotiation process. However, as with any venture, it is important to arrive at the mediation prepared and ready to make it as effective as possible.  Last Friday, you were presented with 2 tips to maximizing your mediation. Read on for…

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Mar272012

What Is The Mediator Expecting From You?

By bfriedmanMarch 27, 2012

Legal experts are continually publishing studies on the practice of mediation and what works and what doesn’t during the negotiation process. A recent study focused on the mediator himself and asked the question: What does the mediator really wanted to hear from both sides? The answer follows, allowing you — party’s counsel — to be…

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Mar262012

Mediating the Insurance Coverage Case

By bfriedmanMarch 26, 2012

In general the approach to mediation of an insurance coverage case is similar to other substantive areas of the law.  The difference is in the analysis of the insurance policies, the cases, and the rules of interpretation.  Without any question, insurance policies are the most difficult and least understood contracts in general use and they…

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Mar232012

5 Tips to Guide You Toward a Successful Mediation (Part 1)

By bfriedmanMarch 23, 2012

When used properly, mediation can be a useful tool in the legal process and can assist in bringing parties to an agreement without either side having to incur substantial litigation expenses. In tough economic times like these, such a solution is especially attractive.So what can you do, as either a client or attorney, to make…

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Mar212012

Taking Sides in a Mediation

By bfriedmanMarch 21, 2012

As any experienced mediator can attest, there often comes a point in the mediation process where things between the two (or more) parties become a bit contentious. Each side has his idea of what he is looking for and expects opposing counsel to immediately understand where he is coming from. Rarely does this happen, so…

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    October 9, 2015
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    September 10, 2015
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    May 8, 2015
Testimonials
  • [Bruce] knows when to talk, when to listen, and how to work the room.”

    James Thompson
    JPT Legal
  • Bruce took time to point out parts of each side’s case that could be made stronger and parts that could be deemphasized or omitted. Bottom line: the client came out of the exercise with a more focused case and better able to advance its positions. Bruce was superb.

    Ellis Mirsky
    The Network of Trial Lawyers
  • Bruce was prepared and understood the issues and the practical aspects of the cases. I really appreciated Bruce’s efforts in continuing to work with me and opposing counsel and his perseverance in settling the case.

    Frederick S. Reisz
    Meyers McConnell
  • I have known Bruce for years and highly recommend him. As a native New Yorker, he will be hearing significant matters in NYC as well as in L.A.

    Jeffrey Kravtiz
    Fox Rothschild
  • Bruce’s willingness to continue to follow up with both sides to settle the matter and his efforts in speaking directly with the clients to explain the issues and possible outcomes should the case proceed to trial were invaluable.

    P. Garrell
    Liner Law Firm
  • From the outset of the mediation, it was clear that Bruce understood the case and structure of a class action settlement. He was effective in his discussion of the issues in the case and made many helpful and constructive suggestions with respect to the negotiating process and the settlement terms.

    Tim Blood
    Blood, Hurst & O'Reardon LLP
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