Cooper Shattuck
Expanding the Concept of Relevance in Mediation: A Settlement Perspective
In mediation, a lawyer's approach to relevance can significantly influence the negotiation process and, ultimately, the outcome....
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Cooper Shattuck
Oct 234 min read
A Mediator: More than a Potted Plant
If you’re old enough to remember the Iran-Contra hearings of the 1980s, you might recall one of the most memorable lines from the...
Cooper Shattuck
Oct 18, 20222 min read
Bankruptcy Filings are on the Rise
I don’t have to tell you that bankruptcy filings have been at the lowest level since the mid-1980s and have been in a steady decline...
Cooper Shattuck
Sep 14, 20222 min read
Who Is Coming to the Party – the Bankruptcy Mediation?
Let's face it. Few would consider a mediation a party. It isn't a ticket that folks are fighting for. But have you ever attended a...
Cooper Shattuck
Apr 10, 20222 min read
What Makes Mediation in a Bankruptcy Case Unique?
Mediation is an excellent means of resolving disputes. It allows parties to negotiate with the help of an independent, neutral, third...
Cooper Shattuck
Mar 31, 20222 min read
Which Cases Are Right for Mediation?
I think it is fair to say that virtually every civil case is right for mediation. Mediation is merely using the services of an...
Cooper Shattuck
Feb 1, 20222 min read
Why Choose a Mediator Who Specializes in Large, Complex, and High-Dollar Cases?
Mediation is helpful in any type of dispute. Few cases couldn’t benefit from mediation. The success of a mediation is not wholly...
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Cooper Shattuck
Jan 14, 20221 min read
We're Not in Kansas Anymore: Mediating Tips for Mediators & Lawyers in the Land of Zoom [Article]
By: R. Cooper Shattuck and H. Harold Stephens The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on virtually everyone, and lawyers are no...
Cooper Shattuck
Jan 14, 20221 min read
Using Breakout Rooms in Zoom Mediations
By: R. Cooper Shattuck and H. Harold Stephens Breakout rooms allow you to seamlessly split your Zoom mediation into separate virtual...
Cooper Shattuck
Sep 16, 20211 min read
Mediating Tips for Mediators and Lawyers in the Land of Zoom
Remote mediation is a whole new world! In a webinar held on September 17, 2021, Harold Stephens and Cooper Shattuck explored the changes,...
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