Author: Kathleen Hinkle

Compassionate Advocacy in Mediation: Supporting Clients with Clarity and Care

Attorneys who represent clients in mediation often walk a fine line: advocating for their clients’ interests while also engaging in a collaborative process. It’s a role that requires both clarity and care—and one that can…

Mediation in Litigated Cases: A Strategic Resource for Attorneys

Streamline Litigation. Resolve Disputes Effectively and Efficiently. Mediation is not only a box to check for compliance with a Court’s Order – it is a powerful tool for dispute resolution that can benefit your client…

Strategies to Encourage an Effective and Efficient Mediation

The preparation of the parties prior to a mediation sets the tone for a productive and efficient mediation. When the proper information regarding the issues to be discussed have not been exchanged by the parties…

How Court-Ordered Mediation Works in Florida Civil Cases

Mediation has become an essential part of the civil litigation process in Florida. Rather than viewing it as a mere procedural hurdle, more attorneys and parties are beginning to recognize the real value mediation can…