Tag Archives: Victoria Pynchon

A Construction Lawyer Can Help You Negotiate (Not Sue)

Posted on February 14, 2023 by Christopher G. Hill • 9 Comments

Originally posted 2013-05-13 09:00:58.

Negotiation Cartoons: Positions Vs. Interests (Photo credit: jonny goldstein)

Ever since I read the two articles referenced in last week’s Musings, I have been thinking about how I as a Virginia construction attorney can be part of the solution. Then, fortuitously, my good friend and ubermediator, Victoria Pynchon, dusted off her Negotiation Law Blog to discuss 10 Reasons To Negotiate Instead Of Suing The Bastards.

As always, Vickie has insight into the minds of those in conflict (she did write The Grownup’s Guide to Conflict Resolution (somehow I ended up with a blurb) and Success as a Mediator for Dummies). Ms. Pynchon, a wise lady who has assisted and inspired me as a mediator finishes her recent post with:

My best advice? Negotiate the resolution of the dispute yourself even if it requires you to swallow your pride and to be the first one to say, “let’s sit down and figure out how best to serve your interests and mine at the same time.”

Six Ways to Ensure Your Construction Mediation Will Fail

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Christopher G. Hill • 13 Comments

ADR, Construction Law, Guest Post Friday

Originally posted 2011-10-31 09:00:15. For this week’s Guest Post Friday, Musings has a real treat. Victoria Pynchon mediates and arbitrates complex commercial litigation, including multi-party construction disputes, for ADR Services, Inc. in Los Angeles, California. She blogs about negotiation at the Settle It Now Negotiation Blog and about the mediation and arbitration of intellectual property

Breaking the Impasse by Understanding Blame

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Christopher G. Hill • 3 Comments

ADR, Business of Construction, Guest Post Friday

Originally posted 2012-06-08 09:00:48. For this week’s Guest Post Friday (on a Thursday) here at Construction Law Musings, Victoria Pynchon (@vickiepynchon) joins us for the 4th time. Victoria is an attorney-mediator with ADR Services, Inc. in Century City; an arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association in Los Angeles, California; and, a negotiation consultant and trainer

A Great How To on Mediation Practice (UPDATED)

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Christopher G. Hill • 3 Comments

ADR, Business of Construction, Marketing

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

Negotiation from Weakness- You’ll be Doing It

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Christopher G. Hill • 1 Comment

ADR, Guest Post Friday

For our first “Guest Post Saturday” here at Construction Law Musings, we have a great one. Victoria Pynchon is an attorney-mediator with ADR Services, Inc. in Century City; an arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association in Los Angeles, California; and, a negotiation consultant and trainer world-wide. Victoria is one of the founders of She Negotiates

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I am a construction lawyer in Richmond, Virginia, a LEED AP, and have been nominated by my peers to Virginia's Legal Elite in Construction Law on multiple occasions. I provide advice and assistance with mechanic's liens, contract review and consulting, occupational safety issues (VOSH and OSHA), and risk management for construction professionals.

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