Considering, Preparing and Conducting Mediation and Arbitration Hearings

This program is designed for both plaintiff and defense lawyers, as well as paralegals, who engage in mediation and/or arbitration of personal injury claims. Join an esteemed panel consisting of a mediator/arbitrator, plaintiff’s counsel, defense counsel and an insurance adjuster. Discussion topics include:

• Is mediation or arbitration a worthwhile consideration for your case? If so, how do you get the other side to the table;
• Consideration of arbitration agreements, including high/low agreements;
• How are arbitration hearings conducted (disclosures, rules of evidence);
• How much should be disclosed at mediation; and
• How to be effective at mediations and arbitrations.