mediation strategies for the advocate
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MEDIATION STRATEGIES FOR THE ADVOCATE. JOHN W. KELLY, JR. ATTORNEY AND MEDIATOR ADJUNCT PROFESSOR UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON LAW CENTER. THIS IS MEDIATION NOT MEDITATION. OR IS THERE A DIFFERENCE?. MEDIATION. A FACILITIATED DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS LED BY A TRAINED PROFESSIONAL MEDIATOR. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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MEDIATION STRATEGIES FOR THE ADVOCATE
JOHN W. KELLY, JR. ATTORNEY AND MEDIATOR ADJUNCT PROFESSOR UNIVERSITY OF
HOUSTON LAW CENTER
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THIS IS MEDIATIONNOT MEDITATION
OR IS THERE A DIFFERENCE?
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MEDIATION
A FACILITIATED DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS LED BY A TRAINED PROFESSIONAL MEDIATOR.
IT INVOLVES MUTUAL AND MULTIPLE INVOLVEMENT, RESULTING IN A JOINT RESOLUTION.
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MEDITATION
A BROAD RANGE OF PRACTICES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE RELAXATION, BUILD INTERNAL ENERGY, OR LIFE FORCE AND DEVELOP COMPASSION, LOVE, PATIENCE, GENEROSITY AND FORGIVENESS. IT IS SELF-MOTIVATED, AND INVOLVES SINGLE-POINTED CONCENTRATION OR SINGLE-POINTED ANALYSIS.
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WHERE DO THESE TWO DISCIPLINES UNITE
RESOLUTION RELAXATION INTERNAL ENERGY COMPASSION PATIENCE GENEROSITY FORGIVENESS JOINT CONSENTRATION OR ANALYSIS
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PURPOSE OF MEDIATION FOR THE ADVOCATE
OBTAIN ADVERSARY’S EVALUATION OF CASE PRIOR TO TRIAL
OPPORTUNITY TO OBSERVE AND SPEAK DIRECTLY TO OPPOSING PARTY
USE PROFESSIONAL FACILITATOR TO SETTLE CASE, I.E., MAKE HIM/HER YOUR SPOKESPERSON IN THE OTHER ROOM
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WHY MEDIATE
QUICK RESOLUTION SAVES TIME AND MONEY FOR THE CLIENT REMOVES THE RISK OF UNKNOWN TRIAL KEEPS DECISION-MAKING IN THE HANDS OF
THE PARTIES RATHER THAN THIRD PARTIES ALLOWS THE PARTIES TO CONTROL THEIR
OWN DESTINY
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WHEN TO MEDIATE PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEYS MEDIATE EARLY TO:
*INCREASE CHANCE OF RECOVERY OF MONEY SOON WITHOUT ADDITIONAL ATTORNEY HOURS
* AVOID DISCLOSURE OF UNFAVORABLE FACTS
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WHEN TO MEDIATE
FOR DEFENDANTS, LATER SO DEFENSE ATTORNEY CAN EARN ATTORNEY FEES
LATER INORDER TO DISCOVER WEAKNESSES OF PLAINTIFF’S POSITION
EARLY MEDIATION WILL AVOID DISCLOSURE OF DEFENDANT’S DANGEROUS FACTS
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PARTICIPANTS
MEDIATOR YOU YOUR CLIENT (or DECISION MAKER) OPPOSING PARTY (or DECISION MAKER) OPPOSING PARTY’S ATTORNEY
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WHEN A PARTY IS NOT AVAILABLE
YOU CAN’T DANCE (SETTLE) WITHOUT A DANCE PARTNER
SKYPEMORE EFFECTIVE THAN TELEPHONE
TELEPHONELEAST EFFECTIVECAN’T SEE THE PARTICIPANTSOME COMMUNICATION IS INTERRUPTED
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FAMILY MEDIATION
THERE NEEDS TO BE A TIME TO VENT PARTIES MAY HAVE NOT SEEN OR
COMMUNICATED FOR A LONG TIME PARTIES WANT TO VENT THEIR HURT VENTING NEEDS TO BE KEPT TO A MINIMUM THEN THEY NEED TO GET DOWN TO
BUSINESS
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WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE MEDIATION
I REQUIRE A GENERAL SESSION OTHERWISE, IT IS DOOMED TO FAILURE I NEED TO COMMUNICATE TO EACH PARTY AT
THE SAME TIME WHAT THE GOALS AND PROCEEDURES WILL BE
EACH PARTY NEEDS TO COMMUNICATE TO EACH OTHER, THROUGH ATTORNEYS OR THE PARTIES, THEIR POSITIONS
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WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE MEDIATION
BE PATIENT* GOOD SETTLEMENTS TAKE TIME
* CANCEL ALL APPOINTMENTS FOR THE DAY
* ELIMINATE ALL DISTRACTIONS * DON’T TAKE OR MAKE CALLS WHILE I AM WITH YOU
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PERCEPTIONS
STUDY OF HUMAN NATURE PEOPLE WATCHING IDENTIFYING THE DECISION MAKER INQUIRE OF THE MEDIATOR WHAT IS GOING
ON IN THE OPPOSING PARTY’S CAUCUS ROOM
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MEDIATION TECHNIQUES
IDENTIFY AND SEPARATE REAL ISSUES FROM IRRELEVANT ISSUES
IDENTIFY WHAT IS IMPORTANT TO THE OPPOSING PARTY
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MEDIATION TECHNIQUES
DO NOT MAKE UNREASONABLE OPENING DEMANDS OR OFFERS*YOU LOSE CREDIBILITY
DO NOT GIVE SOMETHING UP WITHOUT GETTING SOMETHING IN RETUREN*NEVER BID AGAINST YOURSELF
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MEDIATION TECHNIQUES
IDENTIFY OPPOSING PARTY’S STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES
IDENTIFY YOUR STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES
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MEDIATION TECHNIQUES
FEED THE MEDIATOR INFORMATION MAKE THE MEDIATOR THE EXTENTION OF
YOU AND YOUR CLIENT CONTROL THE OFFERS AND DEMANDS
* DOSES OF REALITY
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MEDIATION TECHNIQUES
KNOW WHEN TO HOLD THEM KNOW WHEN TO FOLD THEM
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MEDIATION TECHNIQUES
DON’T DRAW LINES IN THE SAND UNLESS YOU MEAN IT* FRUSTRATES FURTHER NEGOTIATION* DAMAGES YOUR CREDIBILITY IF YOU DIDN’T MEAN IT
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MEDIATION TECHNIQUES
INCLUDE LOGIC AND REASONING WITH YOUR OFFERS
INSIST UPON LOGIC AND REASONING FROM THE OPPOSING PARTY TO SUPPORT COUNTER OFFERS
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MEDIATION TECHNIQUES
PROCESS CONTINUES BEYOND THE DAY OF MEDIATION
YOU CAN CONTINUE TO USE THE MEDIATOR AFTER THE SCHEDULED MEDIATION
COOLING OFF PERIOD MAY HELP THE OPPOSING PARTY APPRECIATE VALUE OF YOUR OFFER
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BEST PRACTICESMEDIATION ADVOCACY
BE PROMPT BE PREPARED BE INNOVATIVE BE PROFESSIONAL BE LOGICAL BE PRACTICAL BE ARMED WITH INFORMATION
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BE PROMPT
IT IS UNPROFESSIONAL TO BE LATE IT IS DISRESPECTFULL TO MEDIATOR AND
PARTIES IT HINDERS RESOLUTION OF DISPUTE IN THE
LIMITED TIME AVAILABLE
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BE PREPARED
PREPARE AS IF YOU ARE GOING TO TRIAL THE BETTER PREPARED LAWYER HAS A
HUGE ADVANTAGE IN THE NEGOTIATION PROCESS
BRING THE LAW AND DOCUMENTATION
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BE INNOVATIVE
THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX CONSIDER SOLUTIONS OTHER THAN MONEY IDENTIFY WHAT YOUR CLIENT REALLY
WANTS IDENTIFY WHAT OPPOSING PARTY REALLY
WANTS
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BE PROFESSIONAL
DON’T BE A SHOWMAN/WOMAN DON’T ENGAGE IN A TEMPER TANTRUM DON’T GET EMOTIONAL BE THOROUGH UPON THE LAW AND UPON
THE FACTS
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BE LOGICAL
OFFERS ARE PERSUASIVE IF THEY ARE SUPPORTED BY LOGIC AND REASONING
EVERY OFFER SHOULD BE ACCOMPANIED BY ADDITIONAL FAVORABLE LAW OR FACTS
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BE PRACTICAL
DON’T GET HUNG UP ON PRINCIPAL
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BE ARMED WITH INFORMATION
BRING CASE LAW BRING DOCUMENTATION BRING JURY VERDICT REPORTS BRING PICTURES BRING DRAWINGS
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BATNA
BEST ALTERNATIVE TO NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT
BE SURE THAT YOU AND YOUR CLIENT HAVE LOOKED AT THE ALTERNATIVES
THIS ANALYSIS NEEDS TO BE DONE BEFORE THE MEDIATION
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THANK YOU
CONTACT INFORMATION JOHN KELLY 713-775-3003 [email protected]
m www.experiencedhoustonmediator.com