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As a mediator, Robert Boliek is committed to facilitating communication between parties in the hope of achieving voluntary settlement based not only on the parties' mutual interests but also on each party's enlightened self-interest. The key word here is "enlightened." Although he is a facilitative rather than an evaluative mediator, Robert Boliek will confidentially test the parties' expectations where it is fair and appropriate to do so. As an example, he might employ such techniques as a decision-tree analysis to help clarify the consequences of a party's own evaluation. The goal, as always, is that the parties leave the mediation--if not with the settlement of the dispute--then at least with a clearer sense of exactly why not settling is a better alternative than settling. This can only happen after a full, frank, and fair consideration of the viable alternatives in a neutral environment that encourages dialogue, promotes respect for each party's interests, and fosters mutual understanding. Robert Boliek is registered on the Alabama State Court Mediator Roster and the Appellate Mediator Roster, serves on the A.D.R. Committee of the Birmingham Bar Association, is a pro bono mediator for the Jefferson County Court Mediation Project, and has taught dispute resolution at the law school level. He has mediated disputes involving personal injuries, construction contracts, product warranties, landlord-tenant issues, and property taxes. Robert G. Boliek, Jr., Attorney at Law Printer Friendly View No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers. The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice, but is provided for informational purposes only. You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation. In addition, no warranty is made as to any materials or information you obtain at this site, and all warranties--including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement--are expressly disclaimed. Links to Internet resources are provided to help identify and locate other sources that may be of interest, but such links do not mean or imply that Robert G. Boliek, Jr., sponsors or endorses any linked site, that he is affiliated or associated with any person or organization associated with a link, or that he is legally authorized to use any trade name, registered trademark, logo, seal, or copyright that a link contains. This site, including the presentation of any materials or information on this site and your review or receipt of the same, is not intended to nor does it create an attorney-client relationship. Copyright 2009 by Robert G. Boliek, Jr., Attorney at Law. All rights reserved. | |
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