Take this reality check if you are involved in a lawsuit (check all that apply): □ Are you fighting to protect someone’s honour? □ You lost your temper with your opponent. □ You are carrying a grudge to court. □ … Continue reading

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How many times were you taught this lesson since you were in junior  kindergarten? Miss Jones would say to you, “Jane or Jack, I don’t care who started this argument. I want you to stop fighting or I’ll send you … Continue reading

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You can use mediation to save thousands of dollars in legal fees. Many clients do not understand how mediation can settle their legal disputes. That explains why I have started a new series on mediation. Mediation can mean the difference … Continue reading

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The other day, a client asked my advice about challenging a will. Her relative, let’s say it was an Uncle Fernando, had died 3 years ago without a spouse or children. Fernando had told everyone what was in his will: … Continue reading

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