Jeffrey Krivis

This story is for you if: one of the parties to your multi-party case is irrational and an obstacle to settlement; the irrational party is making the case fall apart; walking away could result in a…

Mediation of wage and hour matters, particularly class action cases, has developed dramatically over the past 10-12 both on a process and legal basis. New cases seem to come out weekly dealing with…

This story is for you if: you voted for Obama; you are a Grateful Dead fan; you want to maximize your client's settlement while addressing the party’s personal concerns; you are looking for clear…

This story is for you if ... You have a strong feeling of identity with and loyalty to a group or organization that shares your views; Your adversary appears to be part of a different tribe or group…

The destruction of Syria’s stockpile of chemical weapons was a major event that happened in the world this year and is a testament to mediated negotiations in which words trumped force in getting the…

There is a famous sketch by Monty Python in which the lead character (Michael Palin) is looking to buy a five-minute argument. He walks into an office where the receptionist offers him some options. …

First, a confession. Next, a suggestion. At the beginning of every mediation session, I am not sure which hat I will be wearing. Will it be the role of the poker player who is dealing for dollars?…

The Problem: You think that your client’s pain is so severe and different than the typical client that you value the case substantially higher than the other side will pay. The Solution: Understand…

This story is for you if: You handle wage and hour class action cases; You run into the situation where there are multiple similar actions filed against the same defendant by different plaintiffs. …