This week’s Musings on one of my favorite topics, mediation, and how I believe it helps construction lawyers like me is hosted over at ALPS411. Thanks to the folks over at ALPS for an opportunity to “muse” over there for a second time. Here’s a short excerpt: As a litigator and counselor I almost (though…
Thoughts on the construction landscape from Christopher G. Hill, Virginia construction lawyer, LEED AP and member of the Virginia Legal Elite in Construction Law
Category Archives: ADR
Construction Mediation Works! (Even When it Doesn’t)
If you’ve been reading Construction Law Musings lately you know that I’ve been on a bit of a mediation kick. I’ve recently been certified by the Virginia Supreme Court and have had a few mediations lately. I’ve discussed the mediation process from the perspective of the advocate and that of the mediator. Of course, most,…
A Great How To on Mediation Practice
As regular readers of Construction Law Musings are aware, I just recently completed my training and mentor-ship for certification to practice mediation in the Virginia General District Courts. As a construction litigator, I have found that mediation can be extremely helpful in resolving construction disputes, particularly commercial construction disputes. Now I’ve decided to try and…
Mediators and Breaking through Impasse
For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Construction Law Musings, we welcome back Vickie Pynchon for a (record?) 5th time. Vickie (@mediatesuccess) mediates with ADR Services, Inc. in Los Angeles, arbitrates for the American Arbitration Association and is the co-founder of She Negotiates Consulting and Training (http://shenegotiates.com). Victoria has authored two books – The…
Putting My Mediation Where My Mouth Is
I have been a big advocate for mediation as a method of resolving construction disputes for quite a while here at Construction Law Musings. As an advocate, I have participated in numerous mediations and have seen the effect that a good mediator can have in bringing the parties together to resolve their business dispute. Seeing…
