Tips for Lawyers

ABA Opinion 518 clarifies that mediators cannot misrepresent negotiation details. Learn how this standard strengthens trust and improves mediation outcomes.
Stuck in a mediation impasse? Learn how the WWID (“What Would I Do?”) tactic can help break deadlocks and keep negotiations moving forward.
Tired of unpredictable mediation costs? Sage Mediation Solutions offers flat fee mediation with clear, upfront pricing—no surprises. Half-day, full-day, and complex case options available.
Discover how strategic decisions in the mediation process—like opening statements, offer timing, and information disclosure—can shape outcomes. Learn key tactics for improving your mediation results.
Improve your mediation negotiation with Multiple Equivalent Settlement Offers (MESOs). Learn how presenting structured options can build momentum, reveal insights, and encourage creative solutions for better dispute resolution.
Trial lawyers, shift your mediation strategy! A strong mediation memorandum isn’t about convincing the mediator—it’s about equipping them to persuade the real decision-makers. Learn how to craft an effective memorandum for better settlements.
Learn how to adapt trial and litigation skills for mediation success. From strategic communication to reading the room, discover key techniques to secure better outcomes in mediation.
Discover effective strategies for guiding clients through mediation settlement decisions. Ensure successful outcomes for your clients.
Discover the importance of a systematic case evaluation before mediation to improve outcomes, streamline negotiations, and resolve disputes effectively.

Schedule Mediation

Please follow the instructions below to schedule a meeting or mediation. To schedule a mediation, click on the words “Half-Day Mediation” or “Full Day Mediation” to see my availability.

If you have any difficulty, or if you want to book a mediation and don’t see a time that works for you, please contact my paralegal Lindsay Stamper at 913-222-5535.

This calendar displays actual mediation slots available to reserve.

If you don’t find a date that works for you, please call Rick a call at (913) 839-2808. In some cases, other time slots can be made available.

Sage Mediation Solutions is a service of Morefield Speicher Bachman. LLC

What is a Mediation?

Learn about mediation near Johnson County, KS, as an alternative to trial, where a neutral mediator helps parties reach a confidential, mutually agreeable solution.

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