Mediation presents a number of issues that confront the practitioner moving through the legal process, and this handbook guides the practitioner along that path. Law school rarely provides rigorous training in negotiation skills, yet the art of negotiation is central to the mediation process, the purpose of which is to facilitate settlement. Offering perspectives from several mediators, this handbook provides numerous commentaries and opinions about different aspects of mediation, as well as practical tips for successful negotiation and management of the mediation process.

John Hollander received his LLM from Queen’s University (1976) and was called to the Ontario Bar in 1978. He has been a practising civil litigator since his Call, with a one-year hiatus in the corporate world. John has a passion for mentoring and teaching young lawyers. He offers innovative seminars and workshops on advocacy skills, which you can check out at www.advocacyclub.ca. Recently, John has started to interview leading Ottawa lawyers for his podcast series, www.chatwithlawyers.ca.

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“A good overview of the process and the role of counsel in mediation. . . . A valuable resource for junior lawyers.”

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