Mediation for Lawyers is a must-read for lawyers who want to help their clients resolve their conflicts successfully in mediation. This practical guide provides lawyers with a structure to follow from the first consultation with a client to the conclusion of the mediation process. Explanations, advice, checklists, and sample clauses for drafting a settlement agreement make this book invaluable as a reference manual not only for the uninitiated and law students, but also for lawyers with some mediation experience who wish to improve their skills.

Suzanne Handman is a retired judge from the Court of Quebec and currently serves on the board of directors of the International Meditation Council.

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“I have experienced unprepared lawyers immersed in an adversarial culture. There is a need for a practical guide to help lawyers understand mediation and better participate in this process for the benefit of their clients. Kudos to the Judge Handman for undertaking to write this guide.”

“I read this book prior to a difficult mediation session. The information and suggestions were exceptionally helpful and resulted in a successful outcome. I highly recommend this book to lawyers, regardless of their year of call to the Bar.”

“Suzanne Handman provides a thorough overview of the field of mediation with insightful examples from her ever-evolving practice. And she does so with clear and elegant prose in a way that reveals her love of the method and her great respect for the parties and the professionals she meets in her work.”

“In these days of costly, slow, and unpredictable justice, alternatives to litigation have become attractive. Suzanne Handman’s book fills a void in writing about mediation and fills it well. It is practical, comprehensive, and academically sound.”

“Former justice Suzanne Handman draws examples from her own experiences as a mediator in both judicial and private mediations to explain our role as lawyers and how we can effectively protect our clients’ interests while providing reassurance, assistance, and advice each step of the way. Suzanne Handman’s book is very useful, insightful, and a great tool for any lawyer looking to stray away from traditional litigation.”