tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5319616996642253456.post956491216183526013..comments2011-03-02T07:10:56.447-05:00Comments on Mediation Stuff – John Lassey's ADR Web Log: Mediation Is a Process, Not an EventJohn Lasseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15644190869922001847noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5319616996642253456.post-14093740300800932862008-06-25T13:23:00.000-04:002008-06-25T13:23:00.000-04:00John:Great story. When I was defending PI cases, ...John:<BR/><BR/>Great story. When I was defending PI cases, I found a direct correlation between the preparedness of the plaintiff's counsel and both the speed and value at which a case settled. The more prepared the attorney presenting the case was, the more likely the case was to settle quickly and at a fair value. These lawyers understood the value of information to the defense counsel (especially the adjuster).<BR/><BR/>Unfortunately, the lawyers most eager to settle were the least prepared, which often resulted in the case dragging out unnecessarily. These are the type who accept 10 cases hoping that 4-5 would quickly settle so they could take their 30% and move on. They failed to understand that money didn't grow on the proverbial insurance company tree.<BR/><BR/>I see your point but the good lawyers will always "get it" and the poor lawyers won't.Chris Annunziatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01936288265817279532noreply@blogger.com