Opening Comments: A Key Strategic Decision In Mediation

By Jann Johnson and William Haddad (December 11, 2018, 12:41 PM EST) -- There are good reasons for and against making opening comments in mediation. How do you decide which approach is better for your case? This article offers a framework for making this important strategic decision by outlining the associated risks and the benefits of each option, and providing tips for going forward with either option. In addition, more modern and abbreviated "hybrid" options for opening comments are discussed....

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