Ralph A. Peeples

Empirical Perspectives on Mediation and Malpractice

Mediated settlement conferences are new to North Carolina. I feel confident that this procedure will be cost effective in the long run and I appreciate your efforts to make it successful. Although this case did not settle, I hope that it helped you and your insured assess the strength of your case and streamline the preparation for trial. It is also possible that the conference will serve as a basis for settlement efforts prior to trial.