Francine Friedman Griesing founder and managing member of Griesing Mazzeo Law. Courtesy photo ADR
For many years my former colleague Chuck Forer regaled us with the travails of "Bob" a character through whom Chuck channeled the important lessons about how to practice alternate dispute resolution (ADR) ethically and effectively. Unlike the often bumbling "Bob," Chuck is an accomplished lawyer, arbitrator and mediator, and a gentleman as well. Although Bob retired in 2023 when Chuck penned his last submission for this column, Chuck is still fully engaged in his robust practice. I had the good fortune to overlap with Chuck in law school and practice as his partner at a firm for several years. On behalf of all the readers of this column over the past two decades, I thank and applaud Chuck for sharing his wit and wisdom with us. He will be missed, and his are big shoes to fill.New Year, New View: Stepping Into Some Very Big Shoes
At this critical time with so much discord locally, nationally and globally, the value of alternate dispute resolution cannot be underestimated. I will begin with a refresher on the basics—a review of what is encompassed by ADR for those who may not consider themselves practitioners in this arena although we all face and resolve disputes daily in our personal and professional lives.
February 06, 2024 at 09:59 AM
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Francine Friedman Griesing founder and managing member of Griesing Mazzeo Law. Courtesy photo
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For many years my former colleague Chuck Forer regaled us with the travails of "Bob" a character through whom Chuck channeled the important lessons about how to practice alternate dispute resolution (ADR) ethically and effectively. Unlike the often bumbling "Bob," Chuck is an accomplished lawyer, arbitrator and mediator, and a gentleman as well. Although Bob retired in 2023 when Chuck penned his last submission for this column, Chuck is still fully engaged in his robust practice. I had the good fortune to overlap with Chuck in law school and practice as his partner at a firm for several years. On behalf of all the readers of this column over the past two decades, I thank and applaud Chuck for sharing his wit and wisdom with us. He will be missed, and his are big shoes to fill.
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