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James Alfini: Some Lawyer Mediators Not Following Process – Video

James Alfini shares how many lawyer mediators are not following a mediation process, but a process of separating the parties.

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James J. Alfini

James Alfini has been very active in the field of ADR for two decades. He served as Director of Research and Assistant Executive Director of the American Judicature Society from 1976 to 1985. In 1985, he accepted a position as Professor at Florida State University College of Law and Director… MORE >

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