If you are going to spend six or eight hours, or even days, in settlement discussions, it's helpful to work in as relaxed an atmosphere as possible. A little good humor and cheer can go a long way to enhancing discussions and promoting settlement.(Credit: Sebastian/stock.adobe.com) If you are going to spend six or eight hours, or even days, in settlement discussions, it's helpful to work in as relaxed an atmosphere as possible. A little good humor and cheer can go a long way to enhancing discussions and promoting settlement. (Credit: Sebastian/stock.adobe.com)

As we all recognize, the consistent focus by the state and federal judicial systems on alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes has made mediation an essential element of the civil trial process. Indeed, it is not an exaggeration to observe that with civil jury trials largely on hold for the foreseeable future, ADR is almost the only game in town for resolving disputes.

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