American Arbitration Association
Panel Member 2020
Call or Email to Schedule a Meeting:
April 13 2020
1. Provide mediator with a summary of the case (include
details/estimates/photos) and of the factual and legal
issues you expect will arise.
2. Have a conversation: Are there any unique aspects to the case?
Are there things you want to say, but not put in writing?
(Good mediators will reach out, but if they don’t, call them.)
1. Do either Counsel have “client control” issues?
(Homeowners and condo boards can present unique issues)
2. Vet any unique components of the case a mediator will want to
think about or learn about ahead of time. eg “delamination of
windows”, use of “Permaliner” vs. total re-structuring of system.
3. Are there experts? Admissibility and credibility issues? Insurance
policy limits? Prevailing party issues? CLUE YOUR MEDIATIOR IN.
1. Condo Association Boards present unique authority challenges.
2. Are the Husband and Wife both coming to the mediation?
3. Does the presence or input of Adult children matter?
4. Make sure all affected parties are identified (not just the named
parties).
American Arbitration Association
Panel Member 2020