It is not uncommon for attorneys to waive their opening statements at mediation. Sitting across the table and telling the other side why they are wrong and you are right can be difficult face-to-face.

Are opening statements in mediation beneficial toward reaching a settlement? There is an ongoing debate by both advocates and neutrals concerning the advantages and disadvantages of including opening ...

Juan Luciano, a leading Manhattan divorce mediation attorney at Juan Luciano Divorce Lawyer ( shares practical guidance to ...