One of the topics discussed by panelists at the symposium was the issue of mediator credentials. Some states have specific standards that an individual must meet before practicing mediation. Other states, including Connecticut, do not. Nationally, the issue has been studied for a number of years and initiatives have risen and fallen. An across-the-board resolution […]
Read more...On May 16, 2008, the Connecticut Bar Foundation presented the Sixth John A. Speziale ADR Symposium at the Quinnipiac University School of Law. The keynote speaker, Kenneth Feinberg, spoke about his experience as the Special Master of the Federal September 11th Victim Compensation Fund of 2001. Although the process he developed and administered for the […]
Read more...On May 21, 2008, I had the pleasure of meeting of Jim Malski and Mike Raub of “Talking Business .. Taking Action” (Jim and Mike) and “Fairfield County Business Showcase” (Mike), airing on News Talk 1400WSTC/1350 WNLK. I had a brief interview with Jim, who asked for a concise tip about business conflicts. I suggested […]
Read more...Not-for-profit organizations can face many of the conflicts that for-profit businesses do, as well as unique challenges that can arise from their structure, purpose, difficulties in measuring outcomes, and funding restrictions. Mediation, facilitation, and consulting assistance can help meet these challenges. Any organization, whether it sells products or services, or serves an important community need, […]
Read more...Mediation is a voluntary process that families and others can use to prevent, reduce or resolve conflicts. Mediation sessions are confidential, and a professional mediator is a trained neutral who has no stake in the outcome and who works with parties to create resolutions tailored to their needs and priorities. Mediation or consulting assistance for […]
Read more...Business mediation is a process for resolving conflicts within or between businesses. Participation is voluntary, the sessions are confidential, and the mediator is a trained neutral who has no stake in the outcome. Mediation can be helpful at any point in the life cycle of a business, from formation to dissolution, and even in bankruptcy […]
Read more...Elder Mediation (sometimes called “elder care mediation”) uses the same principles that mediation does in other contexts. Participation is voluntary, the sessions are confidential, and the mediator is a trained neutral who has no stake in the outcome. The focus is on decisions and communications directly involving the elderly and their loved ones. Usually, but […]
Read more...Please contact Jane Beddall at Dovetail Resolutions, LLC for a free consultation to see if we may be able to assist you. We invite your questions and look forward to working with you to help you design a resolution to fit your needs. We welcome confidential inquiries from a party to a conflict, or from […]
Read more...After working as a mediator and attorney for a number of years, Jane Beddall founded Dovetail Resolutions, LLC to provide mediation services to help parties in conflict reach resolutions tailored to their interests. Professional Education B.A., Economics, Trinity College (Hartford), 1979 M.A., Public Policy Analysis, University of Pennsylvania, 1984 (concentration in conflict resolution) J.D., cum […]
Read more...Services Mediation Dovetail Resolutions, LLC provides mediation services to resolve conflicts, with a special focus on business and family wealth conflicts and on elder mediation. These conflicts may arise within partnerships or family-owned businesses, in the context of estate planning and settlement, and as generations struggle to make thoughtful and respectful decisions involving aging loved […]
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