Philip ReichJul 26, 20223 minWho Should Be at Mediation?I am often asked who should come to mediation. The answer is easy - it depends. While we, as lawyers, frequently give that answer to our...
Philip ReichMay 20, 20222 minThe Skill of ListeningLet’s face it. Most of us are not good listeners. As lawyers, we become adept at hearing what we need in a given situation, whether it’s...
Philip ReichMar 21, 20221 minRecommended Order for Mediation [PDF Download]The Alabama Supreme Court Commission on Dispute Resolution (which is made up of justices, judges, practitioners, and mediators) approved...
Philip ReichJan 24, 20222 minDealing with Unreasonable PeopleThere are lots of opportunities for unreasonable people to be an obstacle to a compromise settlement. When discussing this topic,...
Philip ReichDec 15, 20212 minTis' the SeasonThe holidays happen to come at the end of the year, which is a great time for reflection. We tend to look at what we have accomplished...
Philip ReichNov 16, 20212 minExceptions to the Golden Rule: The Power of NoYou know the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them for you. We don’t see much of that in litigation, except turned on its...