Making Lemonade

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By: Andrew Y. Winston Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator We are all familiar with the saying, “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” Essentially, try to make the best out of a difficult situation. By the time most litigants get to mediation, discovery has largely been completed, positions have been crystallized and the…

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2022 Bench Bar Conference

Mediation Works Mediators at Palm Beach Bar's Bench Conference

We were proud sponsors of the Palm Beach County Bar Association’s Annual Bench Bar Conference held on March 11 in West Palm Beach. It was great to see so many familiar faces.

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A Brief Discussion of the History and Future of Mediation in the US

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By: Andrew Y. Winston Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator In recent years, mediation has become one of the most frequently utilized process of conflict resolution. However, while its use has not always been so prevalent, it has deep historical roots. Historians believe the origins of mediation date to ancient Mesopotamia (4,500-1900 B.C.E.) in…

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Tips for a Successful Mediation

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By: Andrew Y. Winston Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator When many of us attended law school, it was with the intention of becoming litigators and trial lawyers. Being in the courtroom, questioning witnesses, arguing to the fact-finder(s), objecting…all these things have long been romanticized in literature and popular culture.  However, what all the…

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Mediator Andrew Y. Winston Joins MediationWorks

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MediationWorks is pleased to announce the addition of attorney Andrew Y. Winston to the company as its newest Mediator and Arbitrator. Mediator Winston is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator. He has been a litigator and trial lawyer in the state of Florida for over 26 years. During that time, he has represented…

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