by Bob Jacobs | Jan 31, 2024 | General Interest, Mediation
When my kids were young they didn’t have a good understanding of what their dad did at work all day. So I tried to break it down for them. I’d tell them that “I read a bit; I write a bit; I talk on the phone. That’s about it.” I’m sure that didn’t sound like a...
by robertjacobs | Sep 4, 2023 | General Interest, Mediation
For the past 18 months I have served as an Associate Area Legal Counsel with a large non-profit organization that conducts significant operations in West Africa. During that time I have overseen all real estate acquisitions and nearly all real estate litigation by...
by robertjacobs | Jul 24, 2023 | General Interest, Mediation
Before I became a mediator I participated in many mediations where I served as legal counsel for one of the parties. Most of the time we talked only about money. It seemed like the plaintiff always wanted too much and the defendant always wanted to offer too little....
by robertjacobs | Jan 28, 2021 | General Interest, Mediation
He came late. The mediation was all set to begin at 9:30 a.m. But by 9:00 a.m. there was no sign of the mediator. The plaintiff was present with two attorneys. The defendant was present with two attorneys. Everything was all set to go – but no mediator. At 9:00 a.m. I...
by robertjacobs | Apr 21, 2020 | General Interest, Mediation
My kids are all grown. They all have their own children. It’s been a few years since we had children living at home. But these days our yard is often strewn with plastic toys. After dinner we have lots of small bits of food on the floor and we once again have car...
