How is our civil litigation system working in inviting parties to resolve disputes short of trial. Are we as counsel for our clients doing our best to obtain a resolution of the case so that the risks of trial and appeal are avoided? Is mediation working as part of the dispute resolution process? Or is it somewhat of a failed alternative?
How is our civil litigation system working in inviting parties to resolve disputes short of trial. Are we as counsel for our clients doing our best to obtain a resolution of the case so that the risks of trial and appeal are avoided? Is mediation working as part of the dispute resolution process? Or is it somewhat of a failed alternative?
By: Guy O. Kornblum, Certified Civil Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy and Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum[1] Many, if not most of you who read this have long term disability…
The Bar Association of San Francisco presents Taking “Killer” Depositions of Key Witnesses On April 11, 2023, Guy Kornblum will be speaking with John Brydon and Alexandra S. Fernandez as the moderator…
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I have a passion for dispute resolution. It comes from my heritage – a dad who was a lawyer in the Midwest in the 50’s, 60’s and until he retired at…
Mr. Kornblum, with the commendable assistance of Attorney Kai Thordarson and Paralegal Ethel Wordsworth, settled a brain/eye injury case for 8 figures at a mediation in March of this year. This was…
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