Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts

This seminar is for any type of complex case, it is not just for mediators, but plaintiff and defense attorneys as well.

1. Deciding when and if to mediate
2. Deciding on the mediator – factors in selection
3. Submittals to mediator
4. Opening session – yes or no? What to present and how
5. First demands and offers – development of strategy and problems for mediators
6. Breaking impasse – bracketing and mediator’s proposal
7. Basics of a mediated settlement agreement

3.0 Hours of Mediation Ethics