MEDIATION TIP
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Scheduling a mediation at the right time (stage) of a case is one of the many important factors needed for a successful (ending in settlement) mediation.
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Too Early?
The parties don’t have enough information (not enough investigation, discovery, motion work, etc.) to have a grasp on damages and chances of success at trial.
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Too Late?
The parties become pot committed (as we poker players say). Too much money, time, and sweat (emotion) has been put into the case to settle for what would have been reasonable terms earlier in the process.