“Three often overlooked keys for a successful mediation”

This article, by Frank Shuster at Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP, and available at JD Supra, provides solid mediation reminders to attorneys. My personal favorite is “Rule No. 3: Declare your victory when you see it,” where Attorney Shuster advises:

“Once your defined victory has been presented to you by the mediator, take it. Don’t waver. Don’t overreach based on the transient events of the day…If you have defined your victory and can see it in front of you, hesitation or delay could cause it to slip away.“