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EPISODE · Jul 4, 2025 · 29 MIN

Bang for Your Buck - Spend Smart & Stress Less in Mediation & Court (Part II)

from Mediate This! · host Matthew Brickman, Sydney Mitchell

🎙️ MediateThis! is back to serve up a dose of reality for your wallet and your sanity — welcome to Part II of our Best Tips & Practices series.This episode tackles a truth few want to hear: cheap legal help can cost you more in the end. But don’t be fooled — the priciest attorney, mediator, or guardian ad-litem isn’t automatically the best either.We break down:Is your case right for mediation?How to hire a competent mediator.How to spot mediation versus manipulation, success versus settlement.How to vet, question, and choose the right professional for your situation.Plus, a reminder to always know the current laws in your state — and why that knowledge can save you big bucks and bigger headaches.Get informed. Save money. Protect your peace.🎧 Hit play and get empowered to navigate the system smartly and swiftly.-------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🎧 Have questions or stories to share? Email us at [email protected]. If you have a matter, disagreement, or dispute you need professional help with then visit iMediate.com - Email mbrickman@ichatmediation or Call (877) 822-1479Matthew Brickman is a Florida Supreme Court certified family and appellate mediator who has worked in the 15th and 19th Judicial Circuit Courts since 2009 and 2006 respectively. But what makes him qualified to speak on the subject of conflict resolution is his own personal experience with divorce.Download Matthew's book on iTunes for FREE:You're Not the Only One - The Agony of Divorce: The Joy of Peaceful ResolutionMatthew Brickman President iMediate Inc. Mediator 20836CFAiMediateInc.comSCHEDULE YOUR MEDIATION: https://ichatmediation.com/calendar/OFFICIAL BLOG: https://ichatmediation.com/podcastOFFICIAL YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/ichatmediationOFFICIAL LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ichat-mediation/ABOUT MATTHEW BRICKMAN:Matthew Brickman is a Supreme Court of Florida certified county civil family mediator who has worked in the 15th and 19th Judicial Circuit Courts since 2009 and 2006 respectively. He is also an appellate certified mediator who mediates a variety of small claims, civil, and family cases. Mr. Brickman recently graduated both the Harvard Business School Negotiation Mastery Program and the Negotiation Master Class at Harvard Law School. 

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🎙️ MediateThis! is back to serve up a dose of reality for your wallet and your sanity — welcome to Part II of our Best Tips & Practices series. This episode tackles a truth few want to hear: cheap legal help can cost you more in the end. But don’t be fooled — the priciest attorney, mediator, or guardian ad-litem isn’t automatically the best either. We break down: Is your case right for mediation?How to hire a competent mediator.How to spot mediation versus manipulation, success versus set...

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