For Dispute Resolution, Consider a Lawyer Trained as a Mediator
An article from Harvard Law School explores how hiring a lawyer trained as a mediator can lead to more objective advice and better decision-making in disputes, as such lawyers are less prone to biases that often impair judgment in adversarial roles. Research shows that mediation training and de-biasing techniques like considering the opposite and perspective taking help lawyers—and their clients—avoid costly settlement errors and reach more collaborative, effective outcomes.