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Jeff Krivis: Success Will Be Market-Driven – Video

Jeff Krivis claims that the field does not need court annexed cases anymore and that the marketplace will continue to drive the field.

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Jeffrey Krivis

Improvisational Negotiation. This phrase summarizes Krivis’ philosophy for a successful and dynamic mediated negotiation. A successful mediation needs both keen legal insight gained from years of litigation experience and cannot be scripted. Exploring this idea with further study led Krivis to venture on the stage as a stand-up comedian. Ultimately,… MORE >

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