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Credits Available
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Alaska CLE Reciprocity 6 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 6 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 7 Total
Kentucky CLE Pending 6 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Pending 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Rhode Island CLE Approved 7 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Texas CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 6 Total
Florida Continuing Mediation Education Approved 7.2 Total
Kansas Continuing Mediation Education Approved 7 Total
New Jersey Continuing Mediation Education Approved 4 Total
Tennessee Continuing Mediation Education Approved 6 Total
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6 hours
James McEntarfer
Tifanne Wolter
Stefano Riznyk
Nicholas Wininsky
With James A. McEntarfer from McEntarfer Law Office + 3 others

Fri, Dec 19, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM

Product ID 101261

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Overview

Navigate the Mediation Process With Ease and Uncover Ways to Handle Difficult Scenarios

Do you know how to overcome impasse in mediation? Do you know the various negotiation styles, strategies, and when and how to effectively employ them? Being adequately prepared for issues and challenges that commonly arise during mediation is a must for mediators and disputing parties alike. In this mediation course, you'll get proven strategies from seasoned faculty for how to navigate through the mediation process - from laying the foundation of the case to documenting the settlement. Confidently handle challenging mediations - register today!

  • Understand the ins and outs of mediation procedure and rules.
  • Find out what a winning mediation brief looks like and what mediators look for.
  • Explore the art of sophisticated negotiation styles - including what to do when negotiations fail.
  • Overcome impasses and re-start stalled negotiations with cutting-edge strategies.
  • Apply ADR skills to difficult issues, including multiple parties, multiple claims and child-related matters.
  • Learn practical techniques for documenting the mediated settlement.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Preparing and Advising Participants
  2. Mediation Statements/Briefs
  3. Negotiation Styles (and Strategies!)
  4. Documenting the Settlement
  5. Re-Starting Stalled Negotiations - Overcoming Deadlock/Impasse
  6. Handling Difficult Scenarios: Tips from Top Mediators
  7. Mediation Ethics

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Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 6 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 6 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 7 Total
Kentucky CLE Pending 6 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Pending 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Rhode Island CLE Approved 7 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Texas CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 6 Total
Florida Continuing Mediation Education Approved 7.2 Total
Kansas Continuing Mediation Education Approved 7 Total
New Jersey Continuing Mediation Education Approved 4 Total
Tennessee Continuing Mediation Education Approved 6 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Preparing and Advising Participants

    1. Choice of Mediation; Mediation Defined
      1. Mediator's Role vs. the Attorney's Role
      2. Mediator's Advisement Do's and Don'ts
    2. Creating the Mediation Agenda
      1. Divorce
      2. Court Ordered
      3. Elder Law
      4. Post Divorce
      5. Civil/Conciliation Court

  2. Mediation Statements/Briefs

    1. What to Include/Not Include
    2. Liability and Damages Disputes
    3. How Did the Parties Reach the Current Position of the Case?
    4. Reviewing the Position of the Case
    5. Current Standing of Negotiations

  3. Negotiation Styles (and Strategies!)

    1. Opening Communication
    2. Recognizing Common Goals and Forming Relationships
    3. Making Things Easy and Finding Middle Ground
    4. Aggressive Negotiator, Evading Technique and "Walk Away" Strategy
    5. The Collaborative Approach
    6. Making Offers and Counteroffers
    7. Using Documentation and Evidence
    8. Building a Record of Negotiations
    9. Addressing the Weak Points
    10. Negotiation Mistakes to Avoid
    11. What to do When the Negotiations Fail

  4. Documenting the Settlement

    1. Status of the Mediation
    2. Lack of Consent of Pertinent Parties
    3. What to Include/Not Include
    4. What to do if Settlement is Reached/Not Reached

  5. Re-Starting Stalled Negotiations - Overcoming Deadlock/Impasse

  6. Handling Difficult Scenarios: Tips from Top Mediators

    1. Multiple Parties
    2. Difficult Clients
    3. Child-Related Matters
    4. What if Participants Cannot Attend?
    5. When Should the Mediation be Terminated? Should Another Mediator be Appointed?

  7. Mediation Ethics

    1. Confidentiality of Mediation
    2. Protecting the Voluntary Participation of Each Party
    3. Mediator Impartiality and Neutrality
    4. Conflicts of Interest
    5. Mediation and Unauthorized Practice of Law

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for mediators and attorneys. Paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

James A McEntarfer
James A.
McEntarfer
McEntarfer Law Office
Tifanne E Wolter
Tifanne E.
Wolter
Henningson & Snoxell Ltd.
Stefano Riznyk
Stefano
Riznyk
San Diego Biz Law APC
Nicholas A Wininsky Esq.
Nicholas A.
Wininsky, Esq.
Wininsky Law & Mediation
Speaker bio
James A McEntarfer

James A. McEntarfer

McEntarfer Law Office
James McEntarfer

is the founder of McEntarfer Law Office in Angola, where his focus areas include civil and domestic mediation, litigation, real estate, estate planning, and probate. He is a registered mediator in both civil and family law. Mr. McEntarfer is a member of the Indiana State Bar Association and treasurer of the Steuben County Bar Association. He earned his B.S. degree from the University of Evansville and his J.D. degree from Indiana University in Indianapolis, and has also completed the Indiana Graduate Program for Judges.

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Tifanne E Wolter

Tifanne E. Wolter

Henningson & Snoxell Ltd.
Tifanne Wolter

is an attorney with Henningson & Snoxell Ltd. She has practiced family law exclusively for more than a decade. Ms. Wolter has assisted a wide array of clients with divorce, custody, paternity, child support, third party custody, parenting time, and domestic abuse matters. She is trained in collaborative divorce and mediation, and upon graduating from law school, she obtained a certificate in dispute resolution from Hamline University School of Law. After earning her Juris Doctorate degree, Ms. Wolter worked for Legal Aid, helping victims of domestic abuse and low-income clients with family law issues. She is the past chairperson and representative to the assembly for the Minnesota State Bar Association (Family Law Section). Ms. Wolter has been involved with the Family Law Section for many years. Previously, she was the vice chairperson and chairperson of publications. Ms. Wolter earned her B.A. degree from Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota and her J.D. degree from Hamline University School of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota.

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Stefano Riznyk

Stefano Riznyk

San Diego Biz Law APC
Stefano Riznyk

is an attorney at San Diego Biz Law APC. He conducts seminars for lawyers nationwide on high-level negotiations, and is currently writing a book on the subject. Mr. Riznyk's experience in immigration with clients in 54 countries has taught him a lot about human nature and the traits that both identify and surpass cultures, has proven invaluable. He has saved clients and corporations literally millions of dollars, as well as careers, as a result of his high-level negotiation skills and having represented political figures, actors, producers, and even federal agents, successfully undoing international kidnapping, blackmail, extortion, and career destruction with no money changing hands. Mr. Riznyk earned his B.S. degree from the University of Alberta and his J.D. degree from California Western School of Law.

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Nicholas A Wininsky Esq.

Nicholas A. Wininsky, Esq.

Wininsky Law & Mediation
Nicholas Wininsky

is an attorney at his firm, Wininsky Law & Mediation. He has experience with employment law, employment litigation, wage and hour, general litigation and trial advocacy, and mediation and settlement tactics. Mr. Wininsky earned his M.A. degree from Ashland Theological Seminary and his J.D. degree from the University of Pittsburgh Law School. He is admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania.

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