Mediation can be a great tool for both sides of a case, and a chance to make things right without having to go to trial. Rely on your lawyer's experience to guide you through the process (I always like to meet with my clients first before mediation, to go over our goals and expectations, and to assuage their fears before we even walk into the room). Worst case scenario, you don't have to make an agreement before the end of mediation. Many of my cases are settled after mediation, but before they make it to trial. Best of luck to you in your mediation!
My mediation is coming up next week in a personal injury case where I was injured at a business. I am traveling 3 hours to my mediation. Is there a reason in-person is preferable over zoom? I did my deposition via zoom and it worked well. Thank you.
A lot of it comes down to personal preference. In-person can be a more controlled environment free from distractions and other people. It also cuts down on the potential for technical issues. But a lot of attorneys like in-person depos and mediations in order to read body language and add weight to their words. Communicating in person is just a different experience.
@@ArracheliLopeia it was a stressful day but the mediator was extremely helpful. I was mandated to sign a non-disclosure agreement so I can’t give details but the case has been settled after 3 long years. Let’s say going forward I will do any shopping I need to do online as much as possible and forego the risk of shopping at a brick and mortar store.
I appreciate your response... And I do not know the situation. At my old age very little makes uncomfortable, my comment was meant more as a cautionary statement not only to you but to others doing professional videos. I'm not "woke" I appreciate a door being held open, etc. it just was an odd thing to have happen in an attorney's video. Not me but there are women who would have objected to the simple comment about how nice her hair looked. To me it was about your reaching and her ducking. Just a bad look. But I am glad you have a good working relationship. Again, thank you.
I completely understand. Thank you for the open dialog and for being receptive to my response. Some people get ugly on the internet! I believe that talking out different opinions in a respectful way can get us so much further. Plus it can be fun (or maybe I just feel that way because I am a lawyer)! And you are very right. Any comment on a person's physical appearance whatsoever can constitute harassment, and even the most well-meaning managers and other people in positions of authority need to be mindful of how they interact with their reports because of the power dynamic. I might say things to Casey, because of the strong relationship we have built over many years and a LOT of communication and learning, that I would not say to another colleague of mine. Sadly, I see sexual assault and harassment cases in corporate environments all the time. Even more difficult, some of the jarring and harmful situations people come to us with do not add up to a claim. Everyone, especially people in roles of authority, must be mindful. We can do better, and I include myself in that statement too.
I'm sorry to hear you've been put into a position to need to file an EEOC case. If you'd like some assistance or have questions, feel free to give my office a call (314.542.2222), and my team and I would be happy to give you a free consultation.
Don't hug a subordinate on video.. you have just given a gotcha moment for sexual harassment. She ducked and pulled away... And you didn't remember her name ten years if employment. 🤔
I appreciate your comment and apologize if I made you uncomfortable. I was trying to bring her in frame, not hug. From talking to Casey and the context of the video, I believe she was just shy about providing legal commentary on video. We continue to work very closely together - Casey oversees everything here - and one of the things that I love is that she is not afraid to put me in my place. It's really important to me that everyone on the team feels safe and comfortable at all times, and clients and colleagues too. I behave on video as I would otherwise, so I don't think about acting a certain way on video for fear of some kind of incriminating evidence, but you bring up a good point about how actions can be interpreted by others and I'll consider that lens going forward. I don't want to give the wrong impression. And yes, mispronouncing her name was embarrassing. As you heard in the video, we shot this once with no retakes, so we posted it with the mistakes and all. We all stutter and stumble on our words sometimes when we're shooting video (or at least I do). We are a smaller firm, intentionally, and it would be a major problem if we didn't all know each other's names. Sorry for the long response. We all need to be held accountable and be made aware of the consequences of our behavior, so I appreciate you voicing your thoughts. I'm not concerned about this particular situation due to my professional relationships here, but (especially as a white cis male), I know that I have to keep learning about how my actions can affect others and what I can do to honor the space of those around me and the people I care about. I hope this helps ease any concerns for Casey in this video.
Haha! If you're refering to the Cards bobbleheads, I'm proud of my hard-earned collection. I can't imagine giving them away...sorry friend. But I will send you some law firm swag if you'd like to share your info to my marketing manager at maya@burgerlaw.com (I know it's not the same thing, but thought I'd offer anyway).
Yes, you mentioned this before. Casey and the rest of the team will tell you that she was just reluctant to talk on camera. To me she appears to lean in when she's laughing and being introduced. Regardless, we have had a great working relationship for more than a decade and she is integral to our firm's operations. We couldn't do it without her! My family and I also consider her a close friend. It's hard not to after all this time together. But again, I acknowledge that as a man in a position of power, I need to always be conscious of how I interact with others - NOT just on camera or in the courtroom, but everywhere. I am aware that I have plenty of shortcomings, and communication (which takes many forms and should always be considered in context) is something that I have been actively working on for years and will continue to work on.
Omg I got go through this wow I'm So tired off Running 🤣
Mediation can be a great tool for both sides of a case, and a chance to make things right without having to go to trial. Rely on your lawyer's experience to guide you through the process (I always like to meet with my clients first before mediation, to go over our goals and expectations, and to assuage their fears before we even walk into the room). Worst case scenario, you don't have to make an agreement before the end of mediation. Many of my cases are settled after mediation, but before they make it to trial. Best of luck to you in your mediation!
My mediation is coming up next week in a personal injury case where I was injured at a business. I am traveling 3 hours to my mediation. Is there a reason in-person is preferable over zoom? I did my deposition via zoom and it worked well. Thank you.
A lot of it comes down to personal preference. In-person can be a more controlled environment free from distractions and other people. It also cuts down on the potential for technical issues. But a lot of attorneys like in-person depos and mediations in order to read body language and add weight to their words. Communicating in person is just a different experience.
@@BurgerLaw Thank you!
How did your mediation go
@@ArracheliLopeia it was a stressful day but the mediator was extremely helpful. I was mandated to sign a non-disclosure agreement so I can’t give details but the case has been settled after 3 long years. Let’s say going forward I will do any shopping I need to do online as much as possible and forego the risk of shopping at a brick and mortar store.
@@gloriat8427 I'm so happy you ended up good yayyyy lol
Pffft can’t even get an attorney to take the case! “It’s too involved”
ProSe and I feel like I went to law school getting prepared.
Hm sorry to hear that. What kind of case is it?
10 years and he barely knows her name lol the shame
Casey is amazing, and she absolutely is the glue that holds this office together. Some days I'd probably forget my own name without her help! :D
I appreciate your response... And I do not know the situation. At my old age very little makes uncomfortable, my comment was meant more as a cautionary statement not only to you but to others doing professional videos. I'm not "woke" I appreciate a door being held open, etc. it just was an odd thing to have happen in an attorney's video. Not me but there are women who would have objected to the simple comment about how nice her hair looked. To me it was about your reaching and her ducking. Just a bad look. But I am glad you have a good working relationship. Again, thank you.
I completely understand. Thank you for the open dialog and for being receptive to my response. Some people get ugly on the internet! I believe that talking out different opinions in a respectful way can get us so much further. Plus it can be fun (or maybe I just feel that way because I am a lawyer)!
And you are very right. Any comment on a person's physical appearance whatsoever can constitute harassment, and even the most well-meaning managers and other people in positions of authority need to be mindful of how they interact with their reports because of the power dynamic. I might say things to Casey, because of the strong relationship we have built over many years and a LOT of communication and learning, that I would not say to another colleague of mine.
Sadly, I see sexual assault and harassment cases in corporate environments all the time. Even more difficult, some of the jarring and harmful situations people come to us with do not add up to a claim. Everyone, especially people in roles of authority, must be mindful. We can do better, and I include myself in that statement too.
I have a discrimination EEOC open case
I'm sorry to hear you've been put into a position to need to file an EEOC case. If you'd like some assistance or have questions, feel free to give my office a call (314.542.2222), and my team and I would be happy to give you a free consultation.
Wow, whatvdid you do to go for eeoc??? I tried but no appointments avalaible
@@MashaAveiro-ov3rq you can also file by phone or mail. More details on the EEOC website: www.eeoc.gov/how-file-charge-employment-discrimination
@Masha Aveiro , I put my trust in God. Stay in Prayer.
@@MashaAveiro-ov3rq, I've been told that it's difficult to prove my case. I'm walking away and trusting God.
Im so scared of this .
What are you scared about? Going to mediation for your case?
Don't hug a subordinate on video.. you have just given a gotcha moment for sexual harassment. She ducked and pulled away... And you didn't remember her name ten years if employment. 🤔
I appreciate your comment and apologize if I made you uncomfortable. I was trying to bring her in frame, not hug. From talking to Casey and the context of the video, I believe she was just shy about providing legal commentary on video. We continue to work very closely together - Casey oversees everything here - and one of the things that I love is that she is not afraid to put me in my place. It's really important to me that everyone on the team feels safe and comfortable at all times, and clients and colleagues too.
I behave on video as I would otherwise, so I don't think about acting a certain way on video for fear of some kind of incriminating evidence, but you bring up a good point about how actions can be interpreted by others and I'll consider that lens going forward. I don't want to give the wrong impression.
And yes, mispronouncing her name was embarrassing. As you heard in the video, we shot this once with no retakes, so we posted it with the mistakes and all. We all stutter and stumble on our words sometimes when we're shooting video (or at least I do). We are a smaller firm, intentionally, and it would be a major problem if we didn't all know each other's names.
Sorry for the long response. We all need to be held accountable and be made aware of the consequences of our behavior, so I appreciate you voicing your thoughts. I'm not concerned about this particular situation due to my professional relationships here, but (especially as a white cis male), I know that I have to keep learning about how my actions can affect others and what I can do to honor the space of those around me and the people I care about. I hope this helps ease any concerns for Casey in this video.
Would you send me some bobbleheads?
Haha! If you're refering to the Cards bobbleheads, I'm proud of my hard-earned collection. I can't imagine giving them away...sorry friend. But I will send you some law firm swag if you'd like to share your info to my marketing manager at maya@burgerlaw.com (I know it's not the same thing, but thought I'd offer anyway).
@@BurgerLaw Are you 4imprint certain?
The paralegals body posture leaning back from him says a lot
Yes, you mentioned this before. Casey and the rest of the team will tell you that she was just reluctant to talk on camera. To me she appears to lean in when she's laughing and being introduced. Regardless, we have had a great working relationship for more than a decade and she is integral to our firm's operations. We couldn't do it without her! My family and I also consider her a close friend. It's hard not to after all this time together.
But again, I acknowledge that as a man in a position of power, I need to always be conscious of how I interact with others - NOT just on camera or in the courtroom, but everywhere. I am aware that I have plenty of shortcomings, and communication (which takes many forms and should always be considered in context) is something that I have been actively working on for years and will continue to work on.