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MSNY Co-Founder Allison Johs Named a Who’s Who: Women in Professional Services

Long Island Business News named MSNY Co-Founder Allison Johs a 2024 Who’s Who Women in Professional Services, which honors some of the Long Island region’s top professional women. LIBN recognized Johs for her work developing Mediation Solutions’ infrastructure, operations and…

Why Mediate Your Municipal Case?

Lawsuits against municipalities can arise in a variety of ways, from trips and falls on municipal property accidents involving government-owned vehicles, to zoning disputes and negligence claims against municipal employees. Cases against municipalities can be more complex to resolve than…

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Q&A with MSNY Commercial Mediator Steven Levitt

Mediation Solutions commercial mediator Steven L. Levitt, Esq. has a wealth of experience he brings to his role as a mediator. We sat down with him to learn more about his philosophy and approach to mediation. Can you give us…

Preparing for and Appearing at a Mediation Hearing

Good preparation is the key to a successful mediation. But how do you prepare for a mediation? What happens during and after mediation? MSNY mediator Lauren Wachtler walks you through it in the slides below – or scroll down to…

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Is Your Case Right For Mediation or Arbitration?

Deciding whether to resolve your case through the court system with litigation or to choose an alternate form of resolution like mediation or arbitration is not something to be decided lightly. When opposing parties are locked in a dispute, the…

How to Choose a Mediator

How do you choose a mediator for your mediation? Take a look at the slides below, or scroll down to read tips from MSNY mediator, Lauren Wachtler on choosing the right mediator for your case. Benefits of Alternative Dispute Resolution…

Gail Prudenti Honored by Hofstra Law

On Wednesday, April 10. 2024, Mediation Solutions founders and mediators joined the Hofstra Law Community in celebrating the Hofstra Law Pro Se Legal Assistance Program by , attending their 5th Anniversary Reception honoring Mediation Solutions co-founder and partner at Burner…

Mediation Solutions Co-Founder Gail Prudenti Interviewed on 45 Forward Podcast

Mediation Solutions co-founder Gail Prudenti was recently interviewed by Ron Roel on 45 Forward as part of Women’s History Month. In the interview, she reflects on her career, her experience, and the courts, as well as the need for mediation services on…

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Do’s and Don’ts of Mediation Submissions

Providing the mediator with a statement and supporting documentation in advance of your mediation can help you advance your client’s position during the mediation. Here are some do’s and don’ts, along with specific recommendations from Mediation Solutions mediators on how…

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MSNY Co-Founders Allison Johs and Judge Gail Prudenti Named LI Influencers in Law

Long Island Business News has named Mediation Solutions of NY Co-Founders Allison Johs and Hon. Gail Prudenti “Long Island Business Influencers: Law 2024.” The Influencer list includes “40 of the region’s best legal minds” that “not only go above and…