Robert J. Herrera, Esq.Court Ordered MediationThis is a very important but little know secret that most people don’t know and if you have an attorney probably won’t be told about eith...
Robert J. Herrera, Esq.Salt-N-Pepa Push Mediation Real Good in Dispute with SpinderellaI believe it is fair to say we can all recall fond memories of when we first heard the 1986 Salt-N-Pepa hit single, Push It. Today the ic...
Robert J. Herrera, Esq.The Mediation Clause: How to control a business disputeWhen I talk with small business owners or business law students, I am often asked how they can best protect their businesses if they are ...
Robert J. Herrera, Esq.Colorado EvictionsIn Colorado the eviction process is time consuming and costly. You could easily end up paying $2,000 and spend nearly a month in court be...
Robert J. Herrera, Esq.Top 3 Benefits to Mediating a Dispute1) Voluntary - Mediation is a voluntary process. No one is forced to agree to anything they don't want to. Mediators and the parties have...
Robert J. Herrera, Esq.Tired of fighting?Almost any conflict can be mediated, including: Complaints and disputes between neighbors (noise, parking, land use and boundary issues) ...
Robert J. Herrera, Esq.Things To Know About MediationConfidential - Mediation is confidential. The mediator will not disclose the confidential things anyone tells the mediator privately unle...
Robert J. Herrera, Esq.Preparing for MediationTell your story. Be prepared to tell your side of the story. The mediator will ask you to tell your perspective privately in a separate c...
Robert J. Herrera, Esq.Think about what questions you have for the other sideAre there any questions you have about the other side's position? Are there any assumption you are making that could be clarified by aski...
Robert J. Herrera, Esq.What if the Dispute Does Not SettleIf your dispute does not settle you should ask yourself the following questions: How much will it cost to continue with the litigation or...