In today’s legal world, being an expert in the process of mediation is essential to effective representation. This text is the perfect companion for a lawyer at any stage of the game, leading you step-by-step through the stages of mediation. Each chapter includes a checklist highlighting key actions at critical stages of the mediation process, helping you think and act strategically from the beginning of any dispute. This edition includes a detailed chapter on cybermediation, as well as sections on various mediation design processes and techniques.

Written by a lawyer for lawyers, this book will change the way you practice law.