by Bob Jacobs | Sep 8, 2025 | Litigation, Mediation
Before becoming a mediator I ran my own law office for 20+ years. My litigation cases were evenly split between plaintiff and defense work. I usually started a plaintiff’s claim by filing a complaint. This approach made sense: Service on the defendant let them know...
by Bob Jacobs | Mar 1, 2024 | Litigation, Mediation
Power is the ability to make things happen. We might own the most fantastic kitchen or laundry appliances but without power they do nothing. We might have the coolest car, the fanciest boat or the biggest airplane but without power they go nowhere. As a kid I was...
by robertjacobs | Jan 22, 2018 | Litigation, Mediation
Some time ago I attended an evening meeting for ADR professionals. Our presenter was extremely well-versed in conflict resolution. She teaches courses all over the world on human dynamics, power, mediation and conflict resolution. During the course of her presentation...
