Hon. Cheryl Jacques [ret.] I am pleased to offer my services through Massachusetts Dispute Resolution Services to help parties reach successful resolution to their disputes. My thirty-year legal career, along with abundant life experiences, has cultivated my ability to look at issues from different vantage points with empathy for all parties involved. I have had…| MDRS
All people have a unique perspective of the world. Many factors, including nationality, gender, culture, race, age, and more, influence the way people perceive the world. Through understanding other people and their backgrounds, communication can be enhanced. Unfortunately, lack of diversity continues to be a challenge in Dispute Resolution [DR]. Diversity is important because it…| MDRS
On the train, with our neighbors, even with our own families and spouses – conflict is a part of everyday life. We can’t avoid conflict, but we can control how we resolve it. Unfortunately, bias can negatively affect our communication with others, creating a real obstacle in resolving conflict. Even more troubling, bias at times…| MDRS
It’s a conversation that hasn’t subsided: Are online mediations better than in-person sessions? Well, ask a dozen people and get a dozen answers! What we can share are these TOP 7 REASONS DR is better online. 7. Zoom was ready and proven: Multiple online platforms existed pre-pandemic – and we’d already explored their functionality. There…| MDRS
Massachusetts Dispute Resolution Services (MDRS) is pleased to announce that it was selected by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly as the #1 Reader Rankings Dispute Resolution Provider for the 3rd year running (2019 2020 2021). Your vote mattered! And we thank you, our colleagues, friends, and clients, for voting us #1 Dispute Resolution Provider for the last…| MDRS
We are saddened to announce the passing of Jon T. Skerry, a member of the MDRS panel. Jon was tirelessly devoted to his family and clients up until the time of his death. He earned his law degree from Suffolk University, served in the US Army and was stationed overseas in Frankfurt Germany. In Salem,…| MDRS
1) WHAT’S NEW? Our website! We’re very excited to have taken our website to new heights, providing visitors with… We’re very excited to have taken our website to new heights, providing visitors with… an improved neutral search; easier case submission; a streamlined experience; and all of the reliable information you’ve come to expect from MDRS.…| MDRS
As published in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly The COVID-19 virus is affecting us all both personally and professionally. As of this writing, courts and many borders are closed, travel has been severely restricted, and even physical contact with one another is being discouraged (i.e., social distancing). All attorneys are now challenged with how to best represent their…| MDRS
Dear Friends and Colleagues, We’re committed to staying one step ahead of COVID-19 restrictions. Though our ‘new normal’ is rapidly evolving, we’ve been working hard to remain your choice as The Dispute Resolution Resource. You can mediate, arbitrate, and settle your cases using online video conferencing. Together, we can keep reaching resolution. MDRS…| MDRS
By Guest Blogger Tim Langella| MDRS