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Am I better off in Mediation or Litigation? Do I lose more in mediation than if I fight it out?

Jeff Murphy March 4th, 2011 No Comments

The March 2011 issue of the Michigan Family Law Journal features an article by Carole Chiamp, a Detroit mediator and attorney, that compares the outcomes of 400 divorce cases; half of which were mediatied and the other half litigated.

There are several useful conclusions for you to take from the article, especially if you’re considering mediation but believe that taking a hard position in a contested court fight will better  protect your rights and get you more.

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Jeff Murphy brings over 35 years of corporate, civil and domestic relations experience to the table when he is called to mediate a dispute. His broad background includes service as a Chief Counsel for Upjohn Company subsidiaries, private practice as a corporate and product liability litigator, consulting on corporate compliance issues, and lecturing as an Adjunct Professor of Antitrust and Trade Regulation.