Guide to Legal Writing,
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Apr. 23, 2025
Why mediation briefs fail in negotiations and how attorneys can improve them
See more on Why mediation briefs fail in negotiations and how attorneys can improve themThe mediation brief is an important, if not essential, part of the process and should not be overlooked as an important tool for all parties involved.
Richard M. Williams
Partner
Gray Duffy LLP
Phone: (650) 365-7343
Email: rwilliams@grayduffylaw.com
Richard manages the firm's Redwood City office. With 43 years as a practicing attorney, including 20 years of experience in alternative dispute resolution, he has handled in excess of 1000 cases as a special master, arbitrator or mediator.
If you ask attorneys what their number one pet peeve is about how mediations are handled, a common response may be mediators who push a position that is supported by very little evidence, relying instead on arguments and unsupported briefing. This issue is frequently cited as a primary frustration among lawyers and their clients.
The role of a well-crafted mediation brief
The importance of a well-crafted mediation brief, supported ...
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