Yearly Archives: 2023

Mediation Blog: Rules for Mediation…and Life

2023-08-16T09:23:08-04:00

Borrowed from a Facebook Post entitled: “Rules to Teach your Sons.” If written today, would be titled Rules to Teach your Sons and Daughters. Thought some of the “rules” had application and would be helpful to anyone going through the mediation process, and to a degree, navigating the complexities of life in general.  Re-printing (with [...]

Mediation Blog: Rules for Mediation…and Life2023-08-16T09:23:08-04:00

Pre-Suit Homeowner and Condominium Association Mediations

2023-05-30T13:41:00-04:00

Whether you are a Homeowner (either in a homeowner’s or condominium association) or an Association representative, it is well worth your time to prepare for a statutorily required pre-suit mediation.  Pre-suit mediation is required for most disputes under Section 720.311(2)(a) (the “HOA Statute”) and Section 718.1255(4) (the “Condo Act”), Florida Statutes.  As the Association representative, [...]

Pre-Suit Homeowner and Condominium Association Mediations2023-05-30T13:41:00-04:00

Humor at Mediation

2023-01-23T08:49:07-05:00

Most parties, especially first timers, come to mediation with a great deal of trepidation. A well-timed joke may help put the parties at ease. A party may feel that “this is not a laughing matter.”  Timing is everything with jokes and, of course, you must know your audience.  I use humor often in mediations to [...]

Humor at Mediation2023-01-23T08:49:07-05:00
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