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10 Cornerstones of Mediation Advocacy - Part 1

It is imperative that an insurer retain a knowledgeable mediator to resolve disputes. A skilled attorney will be prepared every step of the process to optimize the outcome.

By A. Michelle Jernigan, Bruce A. Blitman, Esq. | Updated on January 06, 2014

Editor’s Note: This article represents the first in a two-part series about effective mediation advocacy. A. Michelle Jernigan and Bruce A. Blitman, who are both certified and experienced mediators in the state of Florida, have authored both installments.

As advocates for their clients, attorneys must pay as close attention to every detail pertaining to the mediation process as they would to each element of trial preparation. Other parties closely observe everything that attorneys and their clients do—or fail to do—during mediation, meaning that everything counts.  

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