Mediation and settlement strategies in catastrophic accident cases.
This course is part five of the series on litigating catastrophic automobile accident cases, focusing on mediation and settlement strategies. Participants will learn how to effectively negotiate, assess damages, and present compelling arguments to achieve favorable settlements. The session covers key tactics for mediation, working with experts, and avoiding common negotiation pitfalls. Designed for litigators and legal professionals, this course equips attendees with essential skills to resolve complex auto accident cases efficiently.
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Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for Part 5 of “How to Litigate a Catastrophic Automobile Accident Case”. In Part 5 – “Mediation and Settlement,” topics discussed will include when to mediate, mediator selection, mediation strategy and settlement value analysis.
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Attorney at Smiley & Smiley LLP
Andrew is the lead trial attorney for Smiley & Smiley, where his practice focuses on significant personal injury, medical malpractice and wrongful death. Andrew is a graduate of Brooklyn Law School. He served as Academy President in 2017–2018 and is also a Past President & Board Member of the New York City Trial Lawyers Alliance. He hosts The Mentor, Esq., a podcast for lawyers.
