Follow these simple suggestions and you will have better success in mediations: AUTHORITY: Defendant should have the person who controls the money present and participating. Not having full settlement authority is the single most important reason mediations do not result in resolution. Applicant should have key advisers such as a spouse or child present as well. Applicant may be called upon to make decisions with profound personal consequences. Having an adviser present helps make the right decision. PAYMENT INFORMATION Defendant should have up-to-date and accurate information about TD (including dates and amounts), PDAs and earnings. If there is a claim... Read More