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NEW MEDIATION PLAN TARGETS BACKLOG OF CASES IN TENNESSEE COURTS

January 13, 2021 By Jenni Berz

The Tennessee Supreme Court has approved an innovative Alternative Dispute Resolution Plan prepared by the Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission (ADRC) to assist courts facing a backlog of civil cases caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. For many years, mediation has been used to successfully resolve disputes. The Plan creates a process that will make mediation more available to civil litigants as a means of providing a quicker, less expensive, and potentially more satisfying alternative to continuing litigation in a case without impairing the quality of justice or the right to a trial.
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Covid-19 Update

May 22, 2020 By Jenni Berz

Private Dispute Resolution Services is open and available to serve your mediation needs. Our in-person training program will return in July. Check our continuing education schedule for Virtual Training opportunities.

To keep our staff and clients safe, we continue to practice social distancing and adhere to the recommended guidelines of local, state and national officials.

We look forward to working with you. Continue staying safe and well.

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Upcoming CME, CLE and Mediator Training

July 17, 2018 By Jenni Berz

Upcoming Continuing Education and Mediation Courses.  Click on the course below for more details and to register.  

Mediation and the Special Circumstance of Domestic Violence, April 24-25, 2020

40-hour General Civil Mediation, July 13-17, 2020

46-hour Family Mediation, July 13-17, 2020

Mediation Law, Ethics and More, July 14, 2020

If there is another course that interests you, contact us for future course dates.

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Congratulations to Newly Trained Mediators

July 13, 2018 By Jenni Berz

Congratulations to those who completed our October Rule 31 Mediator Training.  It was an intense week and each participant gave 110%.  Each will do a great job in their respective fields in mediation and mediation advocacy.

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Juvenile Court Symposium – June 28-29

May 24, 2018 By Jenni Berz

Click HERE to Register.  To download the flyer click HERE

Hosted by Juvenile Court Judge Rob Philyaw and Private Dispute Resolution Services, LLC.  Join Judge Philyaw, Carol Berz, Andrea Cribben-Acosta, Barry Gold and other experts for a symposium that will broaden your awarenes of the impact of a negotiated Parenting Plan in Juvenile Court mattters.  What are the advantages, the shortcomings and the ethical challenges.

Thursday, June 28, 9:00am – 12:15pm:  “Professional’s Guide to theTN Parenting Plan” This 3–hour workshop will provide an overview of the dynamics of the “split”, the concept of shared parenting, the practical aspects of the “plan” and the impact of domestic violenece.  Participants will learn skillful application of the parenting plan with regard to development, implementation and modification.  (Approved CLE: 1.75 General Hrs / 1.25 Dual Hrs)

Thursday, June 28, 1:00pm – 4:15pm:  “Ethics in Professional Practice” will address the ethical dilemmas inherent in professional practice in the Juvenile Court System.  Participants will examine real-world scenarios, consider competing ethical arguments in light of personal bias and come to well-reasoned practical decisions.  (Approved CLE:  3.0 Dual)

Friday, June 29, 9:00am – 12:15pm:  “In the Best Interest of Children”   A panel discussion of the advantages and shortcomings of a negotiated Parenting Plan in Juvenile Court matters from the view of a judge, an attorney and a mediator.

These courses are provided for educational purposes only and not intended to be legal advice.  

Click HERE to Register

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