Francell Mediations News and Updates
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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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Family History – “Mom”
My paternal grandparents both immigrated with their parents when they were young and their families settled in Illinois and Wisconsin. As Polish and Lithuanian immigrants, they grew up and lived on the Southside of Chicago. Several years ago, with Terri working in Midland and me at the CAF, several of us would frequent a…
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