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Understanding the Difference Between a Mediator and a Lawyer

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Still, the dilemma remains: should you hire a mediator to facilitate peaceful negotiations or a lawyer to fight for your legal rights in court? Clarifying the differences between mediators and lawyers is essential. Unlike a judge or arbitrator, a mediator does not impose a decision.

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Justia Legal Resources: Small Business Legal Center

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You can potentially resolve a business dispute through an alternative process like mediation or arbitration. Mediation involves asking a neutral third party to help the two sides of the dispute reach a solution that they each can accept. The mediator cant impose an outcome on the parties.

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The Lawyer’s Guide to Impactful Writing: An Overview From Introduction to Conclusion | Justia CLE & Webinars

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Additional Benefits for Lawyers Get a Free Profile in the Justia Lawyer Directory: If you’re a lawyer who hasn’t taken advantage of obtaining a free Justia Lawyer Directory Profile, now’s the time to do so. CLE Credit for Lawyers: Would you like to earn CLE credit for this webinar?

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4 Hispanic Lawyers Who Are Leading Historic Change in Law

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To kick off this important month, we’re featuring a few Hispanic lawyers who have inspired us. She went on to manage a law office in San Antonio, make partner at a civil trial firm, and then open her own mediation practice.

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Justia CLE & Webinars | Unlocking the Potential of Non-Stenographic Depositions & AI

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Charles Peckham is a Partner at Peckham Martin, PLLC and a panel mediator for ADR of Counsel. Additional Benefits for Lawyers Get a Free Profile in the Justia Lawyer Directory: If you’re a lawyer who hasn’t taken advantage of obtaining a free Justia Lawyer Directory Profile, now’s the time to do so.

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The Future of Mediation, Dispute Resolution and the Law in a Web3 World (Mitch Jackson, Lawyer/Mediator)

Technically Legal

In this episode, trial attorney, mediator and Web3 believer Mitch Jackson talks about the future of mediation, dispute resolution and the law in a Web3 world. He also maintains a busy mediation practice and is passionate about the positive impact new technologies can have on the practice of law.

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How Attorneys Can Hire a Mediator

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As a lawyer, you’ve probably received some training in a diverse range of options for conflict resolution. Your clients might have heard of mediation but don’t know whether it’s appropriate in their case, or even how to get started. It’s good for attorneys to recognize when mediation might be the path forward.