Peter B. Skelos to Present “Inside the Mind of a Mediator” Webcast

Peter B. Skelos, a partner in Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP's Litigation practice group, will be presenting a NAM (National Arbitration Mediation)-sponsored Law.com webcast titled, "Inside the Mind of a Mediator: Avoiding Impasse and Maximizing Outcomes in Mediation." Although mediation resolves most disputes, some mediations end in impasse. Such disappointments can usually be avoided and positive resolutions achieved when advocates are armed with knowledge of common…

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Mediation and Arbitration: Alternatives to Litigation of Matrimonial Matters

Did you know that there are alternatives to litigating matrimonial and family law matters in New York State? Mediation and arbitration are less expensive, more efficient and ultimately more client-acceptable alternatives. In Mediation and Arbitration Alternatives To Litigation of Matrimonial Matters, authors Stephen W. Schlissel, Esq. and Hon. Peter B. Skelos (Ret.) suggest it is time for lawyers in NY to more fully utilize these alternatives…

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