Lane & Calkins Mediation Practice Guide Lane And Calkins Mediation Practice Guide

As courts across the country continue to deal with crowded dockets and cramped schedules, many states are requiring mediation before trial. Aspen Publishers' Lane and Calkins Mediation Practice Guide is the practical guide essential for any attorney who might become involved in mediation.A practice-oriented book that deals with every phase of the mediation process and the roles played by the various participants, this unique resource: Takes you step-by-step through mediation - What do you need to prepare? Do you need to prepare witnesses? How do you instruct your client? And more.Presents valuable case studies that help illustrate strategies every step of the wayHelps you take advantage of the fact that mediation can be less expensive, more flexible and less formal than litigationAnalyzes the different types of mediation with a special focus on the caucus method.Helps you structure settlementsProvides insights into dealing with difficult partiesSupplies a breakdown of mediation practice areas to help you find a mediator who specializes in the subject matter of your disputeIncludes the newly adopted Model Standards of Conduct, which regulate the actions of mediators Lane and Calkins Mediation Practice Guide describes the various methods of mediation, deals with every aspect of the process - function, structure, joint sessions, private caucuses and the roles played by the mediator, attorney, and the various parties in interest - with each step illustrated by actual case studies.Calkins, Richard M. is the author of 'Lane & Calkins Mediation Practice Guide Lane And Calkins Mediation Practice Guide', published 2006 under ISBN 9780735562615 and ISBN 073556261X.