--- title: Mediation description: Advocate Magazine articles on Mediation, from the Subject Matter Index. --- [![Taking the mystery out of filing a AAA consumer-arbitration claim](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/media/zoo/images/Newhall-Currie-istock-1296099891_415f936dbe180fa7c21b8f10e783b61d.jpg)](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2021-september/taking-the-mystery-out-of-filing-a-aaa-consumer-arbitration-claim "Taking the mystery out of filing a AAA consumer-arbitration claim") ## [Taking the mystery out of filing a AAA consumer-arbitration claim](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2021-september/taking-the-mystery-out-of-filing-a-aaa-consumer-arbitration-claim "Taking the mystery out of filing a AAA consumer-arbitration claim") The online arbitration process makes the David vs. Goliath battle simpler for the consumer and can cost less than small claims court [Christine Newhall](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/christine-newhall "Christine Newhall") [Neil B. Currie](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/neil-b-currie "Neil B. Currie") From Issue: [2021 September](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2021-september) ## [Seize the mediation through assertive engagement](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2018-august/seize-the-mediation-through-assertive-engagement "Seize the mediation through assertive engagement") We want it all [Ed Oster](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/ed-oster "Ed Oster") From Issue: [2018 August](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2018-august) [![Responding when the other side doesn’t have settlement authority](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/media/zoo/images/krivis-istock-120487813_669ad7e709d42048c52cd3984b2ea1cf.jpg)](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2023-july/responding-when-the-other-side-doesn-t-have-settlement-authority "Responding when the other side doesn’t have settlement authority") ## [Responding when the other side doesn’t have settlement authority](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2023-july/responding-when-the-other-side-doesn-t-have-settlement-authority "Responding when the other side doesn’t have settlement authority") Recognize this as the defense strategy that it often is. Here are tips on how to deal with it [Jeffrey Krivis](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/jeffrey-krivis "Jeffrey Krivis") From Issue: [2023 July](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2023-july) [![Resolving construction disputes through mediation](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/media/zoo/images/Jacobs-istock-157284152_10e023d1ad800b686d8c8e13d198bba2.jpg)](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2024-september/resolving-construction-disputes-through-mediation "Resolving construction disputes through mediation") ## [Resolving construction disputes through mediation](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2024-september/resolving-construction-disputes-through-mediation "Resolving construction disputes through mediation") A primer for construction-defect law and mediating a construction dispute [Robert Jacobs](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/robert-jacobs "Robert Jacobs") From Issue: [2024 September](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2024-september) [![Residential real-estate mediation](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/media/zoo/images/Lucas-istock-104683951_a0a13aca723b98dd01b51caa15d738a1.jpg)](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2023-july/residential-real-estate-mediation "Residential real-estate mediation") ## [Residential real-estate mediation](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2023-july/residential-real-estate-mediation "Residential real-estate mediation") An overview of real-estate mediation requirements under the California Association of REALTORS® residential purchase agreement [Devin Lucas](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/devin-lucas "Devin Lucas") From Issue: [2023 July](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2023-july) [![Recent developments impacting mediation and settlement of PAGA claims](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/media/zoo/images/Appel_istock-1077547048_c8921ab0783861ea98d64a50ee3b43e4.jpg)](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2021-september/recent-developments-impacting-mediation-and-settlement-of-paga-claims "Recent developments impacting mediation and settlement of PAGA claims") ## [Recent developments impacting mediation and settlement of PAGA claims](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2021-september/recent-developments-impacting-mediation-and-settlement-of-paga-claims "Recent developments impacting mediation and settlement of PAGA claims") As employers impose arbitration with class-action waivers, aggrieved employees turn to PAGA [Barry M. Appell](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/barry-m-appell "Barry M. Appell") From Issue: [2021 September](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2021-september) [![Sharing information at mediation](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/media/zoo/images/Johnson-iStock-1159017850_9ccdde488eb577826f41c99e342cd1a0.jpg)](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2019-august/sharing-information-at-mediation "Sharing information at mediation") ## [Sharing information at mediation](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2019-august/sharing-information-at-mediation "Sharing information at mediation") A discussion of the rules that govern the sharing of information at Personal-Injury mediation, including the benefits and risks [Lars Johnson](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/lars-johnson "Lars Johnson") From Issue: [2019 August](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2019-august) ## [Rethinking mediation with behavioral-science data](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2017-august/rethinking-mediation-with-behavioral-science-data "Rethinking mediation with behavioral-science data") Using behavioral-science data rather than wishful thinking to make mediation more productive [Mark LeHocky](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/mark-lehocky "Mark LeHocky") From Issue: [2017 August](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2017-august) ## [Resolving societal conflict with R.E.S.P.E.C.T.](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2021-february/resolving-societal-conflict-with-r-e-s-p-e-c-t "Resolving societal conflict with R.E.S.P.E.C.T.") When it comes to disputes centered around people’s fundamental rights, R.E.S.P.E.C.T. is imperative [Richard (“Rick”) Copeland](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/richard-rick-copeland "Richard (“Rick”) Copeland") From Issue: [2021 February](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2021-february) ## [Resolve Law LA](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2022-september/resolve-law-la "Resolve Law LA") A valuable ADR program that provides Mandatory Settlement Conferences at no cost to the parties [Mark Kramer](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/mark-kramer "Mark Kramer") From Issue: [2022 September](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2022-september) ## [Recognizing and embracing cognitive bias in mediation](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2025-september/recognizing-and-embracing-cognitive-bias-in-mediation "Recognizing and embracing cognitive bias in mediation") If you can master only one mediation skill, utilizing cognitive biases would be an excellent choice [Ed Oster](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/ed-oster "Ed Oster") From Issue: [2025 September](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2025-september) ## [Reacting to the murder of George Floyd](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2020-july/reacting-to-the-murder-of-george-floyd "Reacting to the murder of George Floyd") What lawyers can do to help in these times [Jeffrey A. Rudman](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/jeffrey-a-rudman "Jeffrey A. Rudman") From Issue: [2020 July](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2020-july)