by Connie Rakowsky, Principal | Aug 12, 2018 | General
The best thing a business can do when a dispute interferes with productivity, is to be able to quickly navigate through it and get back to work. Often easier said than done. Many disagreements arise because people misunderstand the other person. It is helpful to...
by Connie Rakowsky, Principal | Jul 17, 2018 | Early Mediation, General
Most of us avoid the conversation with our heirs for as long as possible. As decider of your estate plan, you have your reasons for the contents of plan. Often those reasons are a mystery to your survivors who have their own rational or irrational expectations. Each...
by Connie Rakowsky, Principal | Apr 25, 2018 | General
If there is a lawsuit or other legal proceeding pending, it will likely settle before trial. A very, very small percentage of cases go to trial these days. When the legal lines have just been drawn, it seems incongruous to stop drawing more legal lines. If you are...
by Connie Rakowsky, Principal | Nov 17, 2017 | Early Mediation, Probate Mediation
No estate planner wants litigation over the estate plan she drafted. Settlors want their plans implemented as written and would likely abhor public disagreements over their capacity and assets. The litigation explosion burdening the probate court system is fueled by a...
by Connie Rakowsky, Principal | Sep 27, 2017 | Preparing for Mediation
How Do I Prepare For Mediation? Q: What are the basic principles of mediation? A: Mediation is based upon principles of communication, negotiation, facilitation and problem solving that emphasizes: The needs and interest of the parties Fairness Procedural flexibility...
