Philip Reich
Who 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...
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Philip Reich
- Mar 21, 2022
- 1 min
Recommended 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 Reich
- Jan 24, 2022
- 2 min
Dealing with Unreasonable People
There are lots of opportunities for unreasonable people to be an obstacle to a compromise settlement. When discussing this topic,...
Philip Reich
- Dec 15, 2021
- 2 min
Tis' the Season
The 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 Reich
- Nov 16, 2021
- 2 min
Exceptions to the Golden Rule: The Power of No
You 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...
Philip Reich
- Oct 20, 2021
- 2 min
Sending a Message
Do you remember that old game that we used to play called "telephone"? The person at the end of the line whispers a message to the person...
Philip Reich
- Sep 16, 2021
- 2 min
Every Mediation is Different
I enjoy golf, and because of my father, began playing at a young age and now try to play when it works into the schedule. I have learned...
Philip Reich
- Jul 14, 2021
- 2 min
Now is the Time for Mediation
Wow, things are picking up! With the ebb of COVID hospitalizations the slow of the spread of the virus, and vaccinations readily...
Philip Reich
- May 20, 2021
- 2 min
Where Should We Do the Mediation?
With COVID restrictions easing, in-person mediations seem to be picking up. While video mediations helped fill a gap (and they will...
Philip Reich
- Mar 17, 2021
- 3 min
How Long is This Going to Last?
Have you ever heard this at a mediation, "How long is this going to last?" It says a lot, doesn't it? Usually, it's a party that says it....
Philip Reich
- Nov 16, 2020
- 2 min
Listen...
One of our society’s most underutilized skills is listening. Technology’s enhancements have increased our ability to communicate, or have...
Philip Reich
- Sep 22, 2020
- 2 min
The Balcony
Who doesn’t like a room with a view? Unfortunately, in many mediations, the parties, the lawyers, and maybe even the mediator get tunnel...
Philip Reich
- Jun 18, 2020
- 2 min
Don't Underestimate the Power of Brainstorming
Brainstorming has often gotten a bad rap. While we rarely overuse the process, perhaps the term was worn out in the 90s. Regardless, it...
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