Category Archives: Mediation

Two different mediators – Moses and Jesus – and the Place of One

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Michael Zeytoonian

I was reading a Scriptural passage this week as part of my daily meditation.  The passage was about two mediators – Moses and Jesus (Galatians 3:13-22).  It’s a bit risky to write about mediation and meditation in the same post as they often get … Continue reading →

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The Imbibing Idiot

Posted on August 1, 2012 by stevemehta

Most people in mediation don’t fully realize that many — if not all– of the issues that are in question — liability, damages, cause, effect, consequences, good faith, ability to perform, etc..are affected by the perception that is created throughout the litigation and mediation.  The reality is that perception is reality, not the other way [...] Continue reading →

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Taming the Beast

Posted on July 27, 2012 by stevemehta

How do you tame the angry beast that has walked through your door?  Many people are afraid to deal with the angry person. Others want to fight fire with fire.  In reality, there are some sound methods for taming the angry beast that don’t require you to fight or to flight. According to Dr. Nadia [...] Continue reading →

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I’m Back!

Posted on July 25, 2012 by stevemehta

I know that for the last 6 months, I have not been publishing as much as I used to.  During this time period, I have missed writing but was forced due to many personal circumstances to not write.  Among these circumstances was the passing of a loved one and dealing with that loss amongst the [...] Continue reading →

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The Backfire Effect

Posted on March 15, 2012 by stevemehta

http://youtu.be/6kBKoie8JuM

Recently, I have been looking into the concept of the backfire effect. That effect plainly states that when people are entrenched in their view, the more information that you provide them to combat their belief, the more they believe in their position.

Here is a video explaining the concept.

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So What Does Identity Theft Have to do with Dispute Resolution?

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Michael Zeytoonian

So what about identity theft? Why are we writing about it in a blog about alternative ways of resolving disputes? ..When it comes to resolving disputes, most people are also the victims of this same kind of identity theft. The choice of what to do ab… Continue reading →

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One key difference between Mediation and Collaborative Law is often overlooked

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Michael Zeytoonian

“What is the difference between mediation and collaborative law (“CL”)?” It’s hard for parties in a dispute and other non-lawyers to see the differences; in fact lawyers have trouble articulating them. Continue reading →

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How would Collaborative Law determine money damages issues?

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Michael Zeytoonian

Two parties find themselves in a discrimination case and they do not want to litigate it; they want to resolve it out of court. Continue reading →

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What if you don’t want to litigate, but also want to guarantee closure?

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Michael Zeytoonian

You have heard about alternative dispute resolutions methods like mediation or collaborative law (CL), both of which offer you many of the advantages that litigation cannot offer you. Continue reading →

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Miracle on Mediation Street

Posted on December 22, 2011 by stevemehta

Hopefully everyone has seen the holiday classic, Miracle on 34th Street.  I thought a quote from the movie might be interesting to consider as it relates to mediation.   Kris Kringle: Oh, Christmas isn’t just a day, it’s a frame of mind… and that’s what’s been changing. That’s why I’m glad I’m here, maybe I [...] Continue reading →

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