Mr. Cool and Mr. Duel: What We Can Learn From Franklin and Hamilton About Preparation

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By: Ira S. Bergman Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator There are many reasons why mediations end in impasse. But, in my experience, the lack of preparation (by one side or sometimes both) often plays a key role. It therefore seems appropriate to delve further into the increasingly lost art of preparation. In doing so, I…

Donald G. Korman Becomes Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator

Mediator Donald G. Korman recently completed arbitrator training and is now a Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator. Donald is available to arbitrate insurance claims, hurricane claims, personal injury, and wrongful death matters through the state of Florida.

July 2022 4th of July Pie Deliveries

Joanne Luckman spreads 4th of July cheer with Apple pies for staff at Morgan & Morgan

“Nothing is more American than apple pie and settling a case with help from MediationWorks!” We had a blast spending time visiting with some of our favorite clients and friends over the past week. One thing that makes MediationWorks stand out from the crowd is our in-person relationships with our clients and friends. Have a…

Can Your Mediator Find The 18th Horse?

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By: Philip G. Thompson Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator There is a great proverb that illustrates how vital it is to be able to think outside the box as a mediator when you are faced with a difficult fact pattern. It goes like this: A rancher died leaving behind…

How Mediators Can Help you with a Difficult Client

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By: Donald G. Korman Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator Clients sometimes come to mediation with unreasonable expectations. They question their attorney’s valuation of their claim, either assuming the attorney is anxious to settle rather than try the case or having fallen so in love with their own case they don’t see its weaknesses. Obviously,…

Mediation Cancellations

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The case is set for mediation in two days. You call your client to prep them and come to find out that they forgot about the mediation and can’t attend. Or in preparing for mediation, you realize that there is a deposition you need to take to properly evaluate the case for settlement purposes, and…

Achievement Centers for Children & Families Sponsorship

We are proud sponsors of the Achievement Centers for Children & Families Foundation(ACCF). The ACCF is a community based, family focused non-profit organization dedicated to providing opportunities where under-resourced children may thrive in a positive environment. Their programs support educational growth, skill-building and healthy lifestyles which create a positive and…

May 2022 BCWLA Professional Assistant Luncheon

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Here are some photos from our sponsorship of the Broward County Women Lawyers’ Associations Professional Assistant Luncheon

Mediator Andrew Winston Now a Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator

Mediator Andrew Winston recently completed arbitrator training and is now a Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator. He has been serving as a Florida Bar Attorney Fee Arbitrator since 2005. Andrew can assist clients in matters involving Insurance Coverage (Property), Insurance Coverage (Liability), Professional Malpractice (medical, legal, and accounting) Claims and Personal Injury and Wrongful Death…