Alternative Dispute Resolution
Jun. 12, 2010
Hardball, and Other Academy Award Nominees
Why do attorneys play hardball in mediation when far more often than not, such an approach is incendiary and counterproductive, asks Michael Orfield of PMA?
Come on, we love the 'hardballer'..."I made him an offer he couldn't refuse"..."I'll be back"...and my personal favorite, "A census taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice Chianti." Perhaps Clint was the best hardballer of them all..."You've got to ask yourself one question. 'Do I feel lucky' Well, do you, punk?
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