Mediators will almost always ask for a statement or a submission prior to the mediation. As mediator Lauren J. Wachtler says, “This is not done to make more work for the lawyers, but it is extremely helpful to a successful…
Getting to Know Mediator Matthew Kiernan
Matthew G. Kiernan, former Public Administrator of Suffolk County as appointed by the Surrogates Court, mediates and arbitrates cases for Mediation Solutions in Surrogate’s Court matters (estates and trusts, probate), municipal law, and personal injury. He brings decades of legal…
With the Right Neutral, ADR Brings Resolution
By Hon. A. Gail Prudenti The History of Dispute Resolution Once upon a time, human beings routinely resolved their disagreements through brute force, with the more powerful party to a conflict prevailing and the weaker one licking their wounds. Litigation…
Q&A With MSNY Mediator Harvey Besunder
We sat down recently with mediator Harvey Besunder to get his take on why mediation is a good option for both lawyers and clients, what his mediation philosophy is, what the parties can expect from the mediation process, and more.…
Arbitration Basics with Lauren Wachtler
Learn about the basics of arbitration in New York from arbitrator and mediator Lauren Wachtler of Mediation Solutions of NY. This video explains: Learn more about mediator/arbitrator Lauren Wachtler in the Q&A here, or read Lauren’s full bio here.
Q&A With MSNY Mediator Lauren Wachtler
Lauren J. Wachtler, Esq. is a member of our esteemed panel of mediators and arbitrators. We caught up with her recently to find out more about her and her thoughts on mediation. Can you give us a little background about…
Resolve Cases Effectively with the Right Neutral
Alternative dispute resolution is fast becoming an important method for resolving cases. But it is important to choose the right neutral.
How to Improve the Success of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
If ADR is not successful, is the problem the process, or the choices the lawyers make leading up to it?
How Important Is the Mediator to the Success of Your Mediation?
Who your mediator is can make or break your mediation. Learn what to look for in a mediator to ensure you have the best possible mediation experience.
10 Reasons to Mediate Your Divorce
Choosing mediation instead of litigation for divorce offers several advantages, especially for families who want to preserve a co-parenting relationship.