by Christina L. Scott, J.D. Used typically in tort matters, a mediator proposal is a rare settlement suggestion offered to the parties post mediation, in an effort to break impasse.  This tool is only used when the mediator believes there is a very high probability of success and the gap between the parties is closer than parties perceive.  Like all things in mediation, agreement and consent by both parties is necessary for the mediator to proceed with the proposal. A mediator’s proposal is a...

by Christina L. Scott, JD Mediation is still one of the best tools for disputing parties to resolve conflict when all parties are...

By Christina L. Scott, JD If you’ve represented clients in numerous mediations, you know that the reasons for impasse can vary greatly....