GPSolo January/February 2021: Mediation

Mediation

Ethical Issues Facing Attorney-Mediators and How to Handle Them

Christy L. Foley

Judges and attorneys can develop successful careers as mediators if they follow the rules regarding impartiality and self-determination. (9 minutes to read ∙ 2100 words)

Mediation

Developing a Thriving Mediation Practice: Planning, Marketing, and Networking

John Upchurch

Having started a mediation specialty firm 23 years ago, the author shares lessons learned while mentoring newer mediators. (8 minutes to read ∙ 1900 words)

Mediation

The Risks and Rewards of Mediating a Pro Se Divorce

Tamlyn Sbar

Helping a pro se couple makes it worth dealing with the pitfalls of the do-it-yourself divorce. (10 minutes to read ∙ 2300 words)

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Community Mediation

D.G. Mawn and Melinda Burrell

Through community mediation, solos can hone their legal skills for conflict resolution between two parties as well as for conflict transformation in the community. (10 minutes to read ∙ 2200 words)

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The Craft of Mediation: The Infusion of Multidisciplinary Approaches, Appreciative Inquiry, and Cultural Diversity

Alexia Georgakopoulos and Eileen Petzold-Bradley

Mediation is a craft that requires continuous creativity, cultivation, and intentionality on the part of mediators. (11 minutes to read ∙ 2400 words)

Mediation

How to Work with a Silent Mediator

Jordan L. Couch

A passive mediator creates a lot of space for the well-prepared lawyer to define exactly what the middle ground should be. (7 minutes to read ∙ 1500 words)

Mediation

The Rise of Online Mediation: Lessons from the E-Commerce Marketplace

Emily Martin

Parties and mediators will continue to become more comfortable and skilled in conducting mediations online. (9 minutes to read ∙ 2000 words)

Practice Technology

Should You Build Your Own Practice Management System?

Dan Lear

Having a general dissatisfaction with what the market offered, three firms built systems to suit their own specific needs. (9 minutes to read ∙ 2100 words)

Practice Technology

Your Law Firm Website Can Be So Much More Than an Online Billboard

Sam Glover

Your firm’s website should be more than just a marketing tool. Make it an integral part of how you serve clients. (10 minutes to read ∙ 2300 words)

Mediation

The Art of Mediation of Coverage Disputes

Paul J. Van Osselaer

The right mediator will have an adaptable style ranging from “facilitative” to “evaluative.” (5 minutes to read ∙ 1100 words)

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Non-Disclosure Agreements and the #MeToo Movement

Elizabeth C. Tippett

Recent statutes render confidentiality provisions unenforceable if they prevent the disclosure of information about sexual harassment or sexual assault. (4 minutes to read ∙ 1000 words)

Litigation & Trials

Using Critical Thinking to Analyze Facts

Charles J. Faruki

Do not accept uncritically any client’s or witness’s version of the facts. (5 minutes to read ∙ 1100 words)

Family

The Evolution of the Legal Ramifications of Parentage

Harry L. Tindall and Elizabeth H. Edwards

This overview considers Supreme Court cases affecting parents’ rights to raise their children as they wish. (5 minutes to read ∙ 1100 words)

Environment

The Limits of Citizen Environmental Litigation

David E. Adelman and Robert L. Glicksman

Citizen litigation operates on the margins of enforcement and implementation. (4 minutes to read ∙ 1000 words)

Big Data & Cloud Computing

Privacy and Controlled Unclassified Information

Robert S. Metzger

Today’s federal efforts are not adequate to protect citizens’ interests. (4 minutes to read ∙ 1000 words)

Lawyer Wellness

Pursuing Happiness in the New Year

Cedric Ashley

It is not the pursuit of happiness in and of itself that will make us happy; it is the pursuit of meaningfulness. (4 minutes to read ∙ 1000 words)

Professional Development

It Takes Two

Alfreda D. Coward

On life’s journey, we must apply the principles of reconciliation and work together to resolve our differences. (5 minutes to read ∙ 1100 words)

Professional Development

GPSolo Nominating Committee Report

The Committee presents its candidate for the office of Division Secretary, Budget Officer, and five candidates to serve as Council Members-at-Large. (7 minutes to read ∙ 1700 words)

Mediation

Ready Resources in Mediation

Check out these ABA books and web resources in mediation. (2 minutes to read ∙ 500 words)

Practice Technology

The Road Warrior Looks at Lawyer Scams

Jeffrey Allen

You cannot avoid exposure to scams, scammers, or other invasive efforts by the bad guys. You can only limit the risk of that exposure to you. (12 minutes to read ∙ 2700 words)

Lawyer Wellness

The Ebb and Flow of Motivation

Benjamin K. Sanchez

Temper your motivational extremes to make the most of your surges in motivation and minimize the downtime when your motivation is lacking. (7 minutes to read ∙ 1600 words)

Practice Technology

Assessing New Social Media

Jordan L. Couch

The author takes you on his journey to TikTok and offers tips to decide whether or not to join a new social media platform. (7 minutes to read ∙ 1700 words)

Solo Practice

From In-House to Solo Practice

Stephanie Tsacoumis

The skills associated with in-house responsibilities are the very skills needed to set up, market, and undertake a successful solo practice. (2 minutes to read ∙ 500 words)