Mediation Secret: No Lawyer Can Guarantee You Will Win in Court

Action Steps

Ask yourself these questions:

1. Do you want to talk or keep on fighting?

2. How much are you gambling on winning in court?

When lawyers get involved in your dispute, they bring their own history and baggage to the table. This can be like throwing fuel on an open flame.

In the next few posts, I’ll show you the top reasons why mediation will help you win your legal battles.

Read the MrWills.com Estate Mediation guide for the basics on mediation.

Posted In: Mediation On: October 5th, 2011

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