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Litigation: What’s Taking So Long? (Part 2)

Posted on December 12, 2019 by Bart Eagle

A few years ago, a former president of the New York City Bar Association created the President’s Committee for Efficient Resolution of Disputes to address a concern that we all know to exist: that civil litigation often costs too much … Continue reading →

Litigation: What’s Taking So Long? (Part 1)

Posted on November 20, 2019 by Bart Eagle

“What’s Taking So Long?” This is a common question asked by clients as a lawsuit goes on and on, oftentimes for year after year. Sometimes, the passage of time cannot be helped; neither the parties, the lawyers, nor the courts, … Continue reading →

Finding the Right Mediator

Posted on September 18, 2019 by Bart Eagle

You’re about to go to mediation; either a court has sent you there, a clause in a contract requires you to go, or you simply have a dispute with another party and you both choose — wisely, I think — … Continue reading →

Presumptive Alternative Dispute Resolution

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Bart Eagle

On May 14, 2019, New York State Chief Judge Janet DiFiore announced “a transformational move to advance the delivery and quality of civil justice in New York as part of [her] Excellence Initiative.”  Presumptive Alternative Dispute Resolution (Presumptive ADR) mandates … Continue reading →

Is It Possible To Achieve A Successful Outcome In Mediation?

Posted on May 16, 2019 by Bart Eagle

Now that mediation is being used more and more frequently, as discussed recently in this article, what should a party’s goals be in the mediation and how can they achieve them?

Mediation: A Growing Presence in the Courtroom and Business

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Bart Eagle

With increasing frequency, mediation is not a choice that can be made by a party in a lawsuit or transaction; the courts are requiring parties to go to mediation, whether they want to do so or not. Additionally, many courts … Continue reading →

Don’t Get on the Train Unless You Know Where It’s Headed

Posted on December 12, 2018 by Bart Eagle

Let’s suppose that you have received a claim or demand letter. Perhaps even worse, suppose you’ve been served with a summons and complaint. On the other hand, suppose that you have a claim against someone that you have not been … Continue reading →

The Crucial Prologue: Telling Your Story in the Pre-Mediation Statement

Posted on October 23, 2018 by Bart Eagle

Co-authored with colleague Adam J. Halper, I am pleased to share this article written for New York Dispute Resolution Lawyer. Click here to read the full article. Originally printed: NYSBA New York Dispute Resolution Lawyer | Fall 2018 | Vol. … Continue reading →

The Importance of Simplicity (Part 2)

Posted on September 13, 2018 by Bart Eagle

In my previous article, I began discussing the importance of simplicity, in the service of clarity, in the presentation of facts and arguments. I asked the questions: –Why do we so often load up our papers and testimony with unnecessary … Continue reading →

The Importance of Simplicity (Part 1)

Posted on September 5, 2018 by Bart Eagle

The facts underlying many disputes can be very simple. Others may be more complicated. In either case, when preparing a pleading, motion papers, or testimony for a court proceeding, the goal for the attorney and the client should be to … Continue reading →