Forces That Negatively Affect Mediation Negotiations

May 17, 2017By Bill RatliffUncategorized

In another post, I discussed forces that impact our judgment in valuing cases. Today I want to discuss forces that negatively affect our ability to negotiate cases; forces which, It’s important to note, generally influence us subconsciously. Parties aren’t even aware they’re at play. My role as mediator is to anticipate any such influences, and … Read More

Forces At Play In A Mediation

May 4, 2017By Bill RatliffUncategorized

Negotiations are never conducted in a vacuum. There are a myriad of forces impacting and influencing a party’s willingness and ability to negotiate and settle disputes. Part of our job as attorneys and mediators is to identify those forces, then determine if we can counter them and use them to our advantage. As a teacher … Read More