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Cobb Mediation, LLC's General Manager Barry Edwards' Article on Comprehensive Arbitration of Domestic Relations Cases in Georgia appears in the latest issue of the Georgia Bar Journal.
 We have just announced our Training Calendar for Summer/Fall 2008. We are offering core courses in general civil mediation as well as workshops on specialized subjects like co-parenting, special education, elder care. To participate, register as soon as possible. Group discounts available.
We are proud to introduce Nancy Grossman and Daryl Kidd as the newest members of our Panel of Neutrals. Ms. Grossman is an attorney who worked in Fulton County Superior Court. She specializes in mediating and arbitrating family law matters. Mr. Kidd, Founder of the Cobb County Bar Association's Family Law Section, brings 26 years of legal experience to his mediation and arbitration practice.
Jennifer Matte's Report on Opportunities in the ADR Field in Georgia is a great resource for dispute resolution professionals. Ms. Matte is a Vermont Law School graduate who worked at Cobb Mediation, LLC as part of her externship with Georgia State's Consortium for Negotiation and Conflict Resolution.
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About the Author:
This research report on Opportunities in the ADR Field in Georgia was compiled by Jennifer Matte. Ms. Matte is Vermont Law School graduate. During law school, she completed an externship with the Consortium for Negotiation and Conflict Resolution. Her work with Cobb Mediation, LLC has primarily focused on the emergence of specializations within the ADR community.
Questions and comments regarding this research may be directed to jmatte@vermontlaw.edu. |
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Opportunities in the Alternative Dispute Resolution Field in Georgia
A recent survey of mediators indicates that it is generally assumed that there are not enough opportunities available to make a successful career out of mediating. This seems to run contrary to the presumption that ADR is increasing in usage and popularity. Either this basic assumption is misguided or there are too many mediators and not enough cases to go around. If the latter scenario is indeed the case, mediators need to identify themselves in niche markets to stand out from the crowd. Increased education and training may provide mediators with increased opportunities and a competitive edge.
Mediators can standout from the crowd by specializing. Mediators with an impressive resume are more often selected for panel positions and mediation opportunities. In order to remain competitive, mediators must advertise their own unique qualifications. Specialization and qualifications may be gained from exposure, experience, and training.
Information about the ADR opportunities listed below was compiled as a practical study of the current state of mediation training and specialization in Georgia. The mediation programs discussed herein are representative of the vast array of specialization opportunities available for mediators to expand their practice.
This report is intended to serve as a stepping stone to increase awareness of training opportunities and mediation programs in Georgia. The information provided may benefit mediators who wish to expand their mediation practice or develop a niche within the mediator community.
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