The lawyer on the other side has been impossible to deal with throughout the litigation. You had hoped mediation would put an end to the ordeal, but so far the other side is taking such outrageous positions that you are wondering whether you should pack up and head home.

Lee Wallace, Bay Mediation.

Don’t give up! You can successfully mediate with a hardball negotiator, but you are going to have to toss the rulebook you normally use. Try these methods to get your settlement discussions back on track.

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