Francell Mediations News and Updates
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Where do we go from here?
We’ve discussed what’s next for us:We fully expect that discourse will indeed increase over the next several years and we are prepared to step up to the plate and take on the potential increase of mediations. When Terri and I attended a recent mediation conference, we were shocked to find out that there’s an influx of…
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Mediation and Impasses
I joined the mediation team at a new-to-us JP court in Tarrant County this last Monday, where it was the judge’s first time to offer a pre-trial setting for possible mediation. Out of ten cases, two decided to try mediation. One was assigned to me, which did not settle, it resulted in an impasse. This…
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Achievement level unlocked!
Both Terri and I have achieved Credentialed Advanced Mediator status with the Texas Mediator Credentialing Association! What’s that mean? It means we’re clocking hours in mediation as mediators, observers and mentors with a large and diverse group of peers. Mediation is conflict resolution, a chance to find some piece (and peace) of common ground in…
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