Philip ReichMar 31, 20201 minPreparation Tips for Divorce Mediation1. Preparation is key to a successful divorce mediation. Prepare yourself. Know your case. It is perhaps more important than ever in a...
Philip ReichFeb 19, 20191 minHave Some Basis For Your Counter-OfferKnow and explain to the mediator and opposing counsel why you are making a counteroffer or demand. When you make a counteroffer or...
Philip ReichFeb 12, 20191 minMeet With Your Client Before the MediationMeet with your client before the mediation. Before the mediation, meet with your client and outline your negotiation strategy, what you...
Philip ReichFeb 5, 20191 minBe Concise in Your Position StatementsBe concise in your position statements. Include uncontested facts, contended facts, legal theories, and defenses for the case, regardless...
Philip ReichJan 29, 20191 minResearch Jury VerdictsResearch jury verdicts. Conduct a jury-verdict analysis of cases with similar facts to determine what verdict might be expected at trial....
Philip ReichJan 22, 20191 minResearch Key Legal IssuesResearch key legal issues. Review cases for and against your position on key legal issues, and be prepared to explain how your case is...