Monthly Archives: August 2012

The Latest MEDIATION MINUTE Newsletter is Out!

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Mike

In order to keep things cool at mediation during these summer months, it may be necessary to “QUERY” the opposing litigants. After more than a decade of mediating Superior Civil Court claims in North Carolina, I am still struck by how … Continue reading →

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Questions I can best answer…by not answering!

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Mike

When a client (or someone looking for legal help on a website asks whether it is “normal” to have certain pains after a wreck, it’s important NOT to give medical advice! I received an Interesting query from someone on AVVO on whether it was … Continue reading →

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A tradition continues, but with a new law firm comes a new twist!

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Mike

This coming Saturday evening in Charlotte for the 24th time in 24 years, I’ll be attending (“Lawd willin’ and the crik don’t rise!”) THE GREAT GATSBY GALA to benefit the MS Society.  But as I write in our firm’s e-newsletter that was sent out … Continue reading →

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