Should Arbitration Proceed Mediation in a Hybrid Mediation / Arbitration?

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By Donald G. Korman Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator One of the great strengths of mediation is confidentiality. As we tell the participants at the outset, “what is said in mediation stays in mediation.” We often remind them of the consequences of disclosing what was said. But this…

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Mediator & Arbitrator Raul Romaguera Joins MediationWorks

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MediationWorks is pleased to announce the addition of Raul Romaguera to the company as its newest mediator. Raul Romaguera is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court Mediator and Qualified Arbitrator. Raul has been a litigator and trial lawyer in Florida for over 30 years. He has extensive experience representing plaintiffs and defendants in state…

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Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc. – Broward Chapter

MediationWorks is a proud sponsor of the Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc. – Broward Chapter. The Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc. – Broward Chapter’s goal is to Inspire Professional Growth, One Paralegal at a Time. They do this though Continuing Legal Education, Networking Opportunities for paralegals living and working in Broward County and the surrounding…

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The Gateway to Civil Suits and an Opportunity for Early Resolution

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By Brenda Pagliaro Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the administrative gateway to filing civil suits, in either state or federal court, for discrimination based on age, color, race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, equal pay, GINA or…

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Beyond Zoom: The Value of In-Person Mediations

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By Donald G. Korman Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator There are now very few in-person mediations. Online mediations are far more efficient than in-person mediations. Participants can be and often are in different cities or even different countries. There are no transportation, food or lodging costs. Mediations are…

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Broward County Bar Association

                  MediationWorks is a proud sponsor of the Broward County Bar Association (BCBA). The BCBA is a not-for-profit organization, founded in 1925 to foster courtesy, ethics, and professionalism among Broward County lawyers, to educate the citizens of Broward County on their legal rights, and to provide necessary…

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Who must appear at a mediation?

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At most of the mediations I preside over, the plaintiff and their lawyer are present, along with a representative from an insurer and defense counsel. It is common knowledge that the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure require all parties or their representatives and counsel be physically present at the mediation. Florida Rule of Civil Procedure…

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The Importance of Listening in Conflict Resolution

By: Philip G. Thompson Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator It has been said that listening is the most important part of communication. I would go so far as to say that this applies even more in conflict resolution. Quite simply, if we don’t hear what the other party is…

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