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I am a experienced Mediator and a partner in a management consulting firm. As a mediator I work as a third-party neutral and specialize in partnership/shareholder disputes, management/labor issues, company culture difficulties, and family-owned business problems. I can help describe why alternative dispute resolution may be a good choice for you. As an experienced management consultant I may be able to offer creative ideas to help resolve your organizational and business problems and disputes. "If you say conflict, I say opportunity".

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Questions Answered By Expert Timmy Chou
In Category Arbitration/Mediation

Subject	Date Asked

Arbitration hearing for wrongful termination	8/22/2008
Q: I have an arbitration hearing for wrongful termination and need to know my options. It is set for ... A: Sorry for the delay in responding as I have not had access to the web since last weekend. As I ...
Arbitration	8/21/2008
Q: Chou, I understand that arbitrators often work part time as arbitrators and part time in ... A: Mediators are trained in specialized facilitation skills and work to bring disputing parties ...
arbitration award against me	8/20/2008
Q: I just received a letter (summoned) from a debt collector about arbitration award against me in the ... A: You will have to try to contact the court where the judgment was entered and figure out the options ...
Housing Mediation	8/14/2008
Q: Currently, I am in mediation regarding a housing dispute. Approximately, 8 years ago I bought a ... A: You're welcome. I think you have the list down. The only other consideration has to do with ...
Housing Mediation	8/13/2008
Q: Currently, I am in mediation regarding a housing dispute. Approximately, 8 years ago I bought a ... A: As I always mention to questioners, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never ...
Real Estate Disclosure Arbitration	8/12/2008
Q: My wife and I have been sent an arbitration request from the couple that bought our home two years ... A: As I always mention to questioners, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never ...
How do I collect an Arbitration Award?	8/5/2008
Q: I recently prevailed in an Arbitration hearing in Superior Court of AZ (Maricopa County) and was ... A: OK thanks, this helps some. If there is a period of time to appeal the case, you can likely do ...
Arbitration claim	7/26/2008
Q: My wife has been notified that NCO Financial has filed for arbitration for a credit card debt in the ... A: I am not a lawyer and cannot give you legal advice. You may wish to consult an attorney however to ...
Contract and service delivery issue	6/25/2008
Q: First, thank you for sharing your knowledge here. Back in February my company signed up for service ... A: As I tell all my questioners, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get ...
Daughter enraged over our will...please help	6/3/2008
Q: Chou, I have been married to my 2nd husband for 15 years. During that time, our house gained much ... A: As I always mention to questioners, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never ...
Labor/Management issue	5/28/2008
Q: Mr Chou, I work as a maintenance mechanic in a union hospital and have been an employee for 28 ... A: Gary, Sorry, in California last couple of days. I get your position. Your best bet is to just be ...
Labor/Management issue	5/27/2008
Q: Mr Chou, I work as a maintenance mechanic in a union hospital and have been an employee for 28 ... A: As I have pointed out to others, it may be useful for you to consider that right and wrong are not ...
Labor/Management issue	5/27/2008
Q: Mr Chou, I work as a maintenance mechanic in a union hospital and have been an employee for 28 ... A: In my answers I always note that mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get ...
wage deduction from hours already earned	3/23/2008
Q: I work for a call center called Opinion Resources in Cedar City, Utah. I found out on Wednesday, ... A: I am not an attorney and cannot give you legal advice. Though this is not a question about ...
Insurance Payment	3/14/2008
Q: Dental Insurance provided by employee changes Dental insurance A coverage stopped 2008 Dental ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
Binding Arbitration	2/27/2008
Q: My wife was a contractor providing landscape designs for a small (single person) landscape ... A: You are right. She is unilaterally "deciding" to backcharge you. If you go to small claims you ...
Nepotism	2/27/2008
Q: I searched for nepotism in hiring practices and a link came to a response you had offered once. I'm ... A: You will have to make a decision if you are going to mess with them for your own benefit or not. In ...
Nepotism	2/25/2008
Q: I searched for nepotism in hiring practices and a link came to a response you had offered once. I'm ... A: You are right that the specific lack of policy regarding nepotism or favoritism does not excuse an ...
Nepotism	2/24/2008
Q: I searched for nepotism in hiring practices and a link came to a response you had offered once. I'm ... A: The answer to your question is probably BOTH. I would have advised this hiring committee that if ...
Wrongful Dismissal - Canada	2/16/2008
Q: Chou: I would like to know if you are able to advise me although I live in Canada (Toronto). I ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
Exploring a career change	2/11/2008
Q: I have been reviewing arbitration/mediation as a possible career change. I am in Texas no legal back ... A: Mediators are trained in specialized facilitation skills and work to bring disputing parties ...
NEED HELP	2/9/2008
Q: My now girlfriend live in Maine and she has a problem and I am wondering if you could help us. She ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
Changing Arbitration into Judgment	2/6/2008
Q: In the State of California how would one change an Arbitration award into a Judgment? Do you just ... A: Greetings and thank you for your question. Typically arbitration is not submitted to a court unless ...
Arbitration award coverted	2/5/2008
Q: How do I convert an arbitration award for a dissolutin of marraige into a judgment? I'm located in ... A: Greetings and thank you for your question. Typically arbitration is not submitted to a court unless ...
CRIMINAL CONTEMP- 2ND A Misdemeanor	1/31/2008
Q: What is a CRIMINAL CONTEMP- 2ND A Misdemeanor? And what sort of time do you receive (New York, NY)? A: Sorry, I am not an attorney and I don't have a clue. Mediators act as third party neutrals to help ...
student loans	1/8/2008
Q: I didnt have a high school diploma when i got the loan. do I still have to pay the student loan A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
Earnings owed and reimbursement	1/7/2008
Q: I accepted a job out of town and in the offer letter they agreed to pay $2000 to reimburse me for ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
Partnership Dispute	12/12/2007
Q: We had a import business for 3 years with a silent partner. In the last two years of operation ... A: In my answers I always note that mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get ...
procedural steps/ whats next	12/9/2007
Q: I sent a letter to my cell phone company disputing the validity of my bill and requesting that the ... A: It is likely that there is no requirement that they submit to arbitration. The company is going to ...
family business	12/7/2007
Q: I have worked for my father's business for the past 15 years. He just passed away suddenly. I ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
Cash Call and Abritration	11/28/2007
Q: I took out a loan with a high interest rate and i got behind on my loan and now I ma being threathen ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
hi	11/19/2007
Q: is it possible to put your name on a legal document and mispell it and it still will ahve lgeal ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
personnel files	10/19/2007
Q: All of a sudden with negotiations going on, the local school board finds out it can look at the ... A: Sorry for the delay in responding -- I was just notified this morning by the question system. ...
hi	10/7/2007
Q: i went to a university and was a good student the top level administrators and dean were a friend ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
Liability issue	9/24/2007
Q: First, I live in the state of Connecticut in the United States. General question on liability. I ... A: I just received notice this morning from ALLexperts of your question -- sorry if there has been a ...
Trade Act Benefits	8/2/2007
Q: I am a former Sony Electronics employee. I made tv sets. I lost my job when manufacturing of them ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
hi	7/21/2007
Q: main questoin is how to preserve my federally funded portable apt voucher : what r the legal ... A: As I explained in a prior answer, Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get ...
hi	7/19/2007
Q: a college i went to was exposed in the press for selling degrees to non students this damaged my ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
hi	7/5/2007
Q: i gave $9,0000 to someone wo i thought was my fiance to pay for a wedding she took the cash as part ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
child custody mediation	6/4/2007
Q: i currently have mediation arrangments with my daughters father. We have in the paperwork that he ... A: I was notified today about your question - but never received any prior notification so sorry about ...
CC&R's	4/16/2007
Q: I live in a gated community with CC&R's that say the ONLY ESTATE home owners can not put their trash ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
Check Cashing want to collect money from me	4/5/2007
Q: I gave a check to a contractor, I overpaid him, I called bank to block the check, I called him to ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
dissolving partnership	3/20/2007
Q: Approx two years ago I started a business with my best friend, of course with all the caveats about ... A: As a guarantor on the debt you are responsible for the full amount. Banks or credit card companies ...
dissolving partnership	3/19/2007
Q: Approx two years ago I started a business with my best friend, of course with all the caveats about ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
Declining Stand-by pay	3/5/2007
Q: Sir. I am a supervisor in a controlled environment that uses a rotation of employees, on a "As ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
Nonpayment from former employer	1/31/2007
Q: I recently resigned from a company and gave written two week notice. The reason for my resignation ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
I would like to be a mediator	1/29/2007
Q: I would likek to be a mediator, and I am currently an undergraduate. What courses/discipline do you ... A: Mediators are trained in specialized facilitation skills and work to bring disputing parties ...
Nepotism?	1/8/2007
Q: I'm not sure if this fits into this category or not, but I'll give it a shot. I was having a ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
arbitration	12/15/2006
Q: I am a Respiratory Therapist with 16 years of employment in the same hospital. Of those 16 years I ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
Rights after termination.	12/8/2006
Q: I was recently terminated from my job of 8 years as a mechanic/salesman for a used car dealership in ... A: Sorry for the delay in responding. I was not notified by the system of your question and only ...
Wrongful Termination	12/5/2006
Q: I feel as though i was wrongfully terminated from my job. Let me state my case. My shift goes from ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
Business ownship percentage	11/14/2006
Q: My question is almost identical to Skip's question posted before. With changes, here is my question. ... A: JC, My apologies to you. The Allexperts site has changed its format and your question did not show ...
mediations	9/15/2006
Q: If you attend a mediation and the mediator, down right lies, and is difinatly not neutal to both ... A: Typically any mediated settlement is voluntary, unless the parties consent to have the agreement ...
buisness mediation	9/6/2006
Q: i am involved with a partner with an llc we went to a attonery and had an operating aggrement drawn ... A: As you may know, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in ...
hi	9/4/2006
Q: please answer what u can thanks the main quesiton is about a means tested federal rental subsidy ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
CC&R's	9/2/2006
Q: I live in Tract 9300 in Pacific Palisades, California. We have CC&R's dating from 1925 that ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
hi	8/26/2006
Q: i work in adult day care facility which is under omh office of mental health but is a private ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
evaluations	8/17/2006
Q: I was hoping for a little advice.... I have been at my present job and have received "exceed ... A: The Allexperts site was not responding earlier so I apologise for the delay in responding. ...
arbitration loser	8/12/2006
Q: The inspector actually said that the buyer should get a professional opinion about the windows. The ... A: I thought I replied to this follow-up but here it is again . . . . I wasn't clear before that you ...
arbitration loser	8/11/2006
Q: What happens if the loser in an arbitration battle doesn't pay the award to the winner? What if the ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
company dosnt want me back... deal before arbitration	7/8/2006
Q: I had a union job the contract states that an employee may be on a personal medical leave up to 1 ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
Pennsylvania lawsuit	6/23/2006
Q: I have a harassment suit (co-worker bullying). My lawyer keeps trying to bilk me out of money, ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
delay in COE due to dispute the sellers.	6/19/2006
Q: We are ready to sign the escrow documents this week on a condo purchase in a new development and we ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
T-Mobile Contract	6/10/2006
Q: I recently changed cell phone service over from t-mobile to cingular because I was having many ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
Realty contract termination/arbitration	5/22/2006
Q: My husband and I recently put a contract on a home. Following our inspection that pointed out such ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
labor laws	5/21/2006
Q: what is the law that protects an individual if they hear days before from all their other employees ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
co-ownership in fitness center	5/14/2006
Q: My wife and I are in a co-ownership LLC with her sister and brother in-law. Co-owners of an ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
expunge?	4/25/2006
Q: i am going to be 21 in june and have been arrested once in my life. i was convicted of a c-felony ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
College major for someone interested in this field	4/25/2006
Q: I am looking for a place to research what are the attributes of successful mediators/ arbitrators ... A: Mediators are trained in specialized facilitation skills and work to bring disputing parties ...
Real Estate Dispute	4/12/2006
Q: .. THANK YOU! In July 2004, my wife and her brother's wife both qualified to purchase a duplex in ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
deposit	3/25/2006
Q: My wife and i wanted to buy a home in apple valley, ca . Agent is a dual agent and i paid $3000 ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
Law	3/9/2006
Q: What would you think are advantages and disadvantages in this career? Thankyou! A: Mediators are trained in specialized facilitation skills and work to bring disputing parties ...
Wrongful termination??	3/8/2006
Q: Hotel employee.. Recently our supervisor wrote a memo stating to all employees that they MUST report ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
NASD arnbitration	3/3/2006
Q: Do you do arbitratiions for the NASD? What is your opinion of this system where the National ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
CC&R	2/18/2006
Q: I bought a home last year, it holds CC&Rs on the track, it regulates that lot 7,8,9,10 are to be one ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
wrongful termination	2/7/2006
Q: I was a manager at Family Dollar. I was terminated for willful misconduct on January 6th of this ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
Monday...Update please e-mail back....	1/30/2006
Q: I wanted to give you an update. Well - I found out that he was at that specific detox center -- I ... A: The only thing to do here is just listen. Let him tell his story. Until you get more information ...
Favor	1/30/2006
Q: Would you mind if we emailed direct to save time? Let me know. Again, I do appreciate your ... A: Trish, I have to admit that I am out of my comfort zone here. I am a mediation expert, but not a ...
Need some guidance	1/26/2006
Q: Sorry - an adder: 1) Am I wrong to make a decision to leave based on another man - as he says? He ... A: Trish, 1. There are no right or wrong questions here, only choices that have consequences for ...
Need some guidance	1/25/2006
Q: I am in tears as I write. I guess atthis time - I need som edircetion to these: 1) When I do see ... A: Trish, I'm sorry if I am causing you additional heartache -- which you no doubt don't deserve. ...
Need some guidance	1/24/2006
Q: This other man is now on a 5-day detoxification program before he sees me on Saturday in order to be ... A: Trish, Well I'm not a therapist or anything but here's my 2 cents: It appears that you are in a ...
Need some guidance	1/24/2006
Q: I live in Pennsylvania and have been married with two kids (12/8) since 1985. I am in love with ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
Arbitration Expiration	1/13/2006
Q: I have a question concerning arbitration expiration dates. A colleage of mine claims that ... A: Sorry for the delay in responding as I was traveling over the weekend. I'm sorry I can't answer ...
i was terminate dform my employ...	1/11/2006
Q: i was terminate dform my employ as a driver of disabled adults due to appearing droopy eyed or as ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
Hope you can help me	1/10/2006
Q: I live in Pennsylvania. Is any kind of 'separation' legalized in PA? In other words, how is one ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
"Arbitration"	12/30/2005
Q: My company is a party in a "Plycif contract" we have made a claim for "Non Performance",we have ... A: As you may know, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in ...
arbitration	12/23/2005
Q: I received an arbitration claim for a debt that i owe (that my brother owes me, but he did not sign ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
Advice in a dispute	10/5/2005
Q: Helo Timmy,i work in the construction business in Mexico City since 2 years ago, my job is to get ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
hi, recently a friend of mine...	9/29/2005
Q: recently a friend of mine who has worked for a large organisation for the last 10 years has been ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
Severance Pay.	8/13/2005
Q: Greetings. I have a follow up question regarding the settlement amount in my case. Specifically, ... A: I am not acquainted with usual and customary practices in Canada, however arbitors' fees in the US ...
problem with merchant	7/30/2005
Q: I am a pastor. My church bought an organ about 6 months ago from an Allen dealer for $14,000 used. ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
Real Estate contract	7/30/2005
Q: I am a realtor in PA, just licensed in March 2005. Recently, a friend of a friend said that she ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
Severance Pay.	7/2/2005
Q: Greetings. I was fired on May 17th of this year for "violating the dress code" at my place of ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
mediation	7/2/2005
Q: How can I find out if this is a real opportunity for me? I am considering taking a class to become ... A: Mediators are trained in specialized facilitation skills and work to bring disputing parties ...
Need advice	7/2/2005
Q: I own a small packing and shipping business in Ohio. We recently packed and shipped a projection ... A: Mediators do not get involved in "resolving" disputes but use special techniques to assist disputing ...
if I have a case and if so how to find an attorney to represent	3/16/2005
Q: I have been with my firm for 17 years. During this time I was promoted to VP of sales. The country ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
will	3/8/2005
Q: How do i find out if my late aunt left me anything after her death. I was teh only relative here in ... A: Sorry for the dealy in responding -- I am traveling on business in central Asia. Mediators use ...
Power of Attorney	3/6/2005
Q: If I have a power of attorney for my mother, can I show a copy of it or do I need an original in ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
mediation	2/23/2005
Q: I am interested in environmental mediation firms in Austin, Texas.Do you know of any mediation or ... A: I am not acquainted with the Texas area. However, here are a couple of ideas. I am familier with ...
mediation	2/22/2005
Q: Do you know of any mediation or consulting firms that deal with land use, water law, or general ... A: There are numerous mediators that specialize in these areas. I would have to know your geographic ...
Marriage	2/11/2005
Q: my husband and I have been married for four years and we are considering purchasing a house ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
neighbor's construction	2/4/2005
Q: I live in the state of Ohio. Until this year, the area I live was all farm land. I own 3 lots, ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
State and public aid lawsuit against them?	2/2/2005
Q: Hmmm not sure who to ask or how to ask it. I have been fighting to get my money back from Ill Child ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
Courtroom Question	1/29/2005
Q: I am not sure if you can help me, but I could not find another subject that even came close to ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
Background Check	1/10/2005
Q: Chou, I will be be starting an acupuncture practice sometime this Summer. Is there an economical ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
Harrassment	12/6/2004
Q: I work in a retail store as an associate. I'm currently working with a female associate (who we'll ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
T-Mobile Early Termination Contract	11/18/2004
Q: Last week in an email you advised me to send a registered letter to the collection agency asking for ... A: You should send your registered letter to the collection agency. Usually collection agencies have ...
T-Mobile Early Termination Contract	11/11/2004
Q: Kahn, I purchased a T-Mobile cell phone around 06/04. and cancelled service a couple of months ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
the law?	11/1/2004
Q: Im not sure if this question should be directed to you but,im trying to get some information on the ... A: Typically any gaming activity, because it has such potential for abuse, will require very strict ...
the law?	10/27/2004
Q: Im not sure if this question should be directed to you but,im trying to get some information on the ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
WTO	10/5/2004
Q: I have question wanna ask about World Trade ogranization (WTO) handling dispute or How does WTO ... A: Sorry, I haven't the first clue about WTO dispute resolution policies or practices. I am trained in ...
Breach of contract ?	10/4/2004
Q: Mr. Chou, The contract is written, and was initiated by her. Unfortunately, the terms are rather ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
Paycheck discrepancy	9/24/2004
Q: Good afternoon! Situation: I am a travel nurse that works for Access Nurses. Access has a ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
Diplomatically Dispute Settlement	9/13/2004
Q: I wanna as you whether Mediation is the most effective way to solve dispute diplomatically. or do ... A: Mediation is, by definition, the use of special techniques and processes to assist the disputing ...
Diplomatically Dispute Settlement	9/13/2004
Q: I have some question wanna ask u regarding the mediation. Any successfully cases handled by ... A: Mediators are trained in specialized facilitation skills and work to bring disputing parties ...
I need help	8/11/2004
Q: On September 1st, 2002 my father passed away leaving behind 2 properties that he had full ownership ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
Diplomatically Dispute Settlement	8/9/2004
Q: Scott Moffett, Nice to meet you, I am john here wanna ask u some thing about Diplomatically Dispute ... A: Mediators are trained in specialized facilitation skills and work to bring disputing parties ...
Loan Payments	7/11/2004
Q: We have a 2002 SUV in excellent condition. About a year ago, our family's economic situation began ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
Arbitration/Mediation	5/17/2004
Q: I am currently completing my Masters Degree in Negotaition and Conflict Management at Cal State Univ ... A: Mediators are trained in specialized facilitation skills and work to bring disputing parties ...
Mediation/Arbitration Career Question	5/3/2004
Q: Chou, Thank you for being available to answer questions. My question pertains to the careers of ... A: Mediators are trained in specialized facilitation skills and work to bring disputing parties ...
Hi, I'm a high school student...	4/17/2004
Q: I'm a high school student and I will be attending college next year. I was plannig on becoming a ... A: Mediators are trained in specialized facilitation skills and work to bring disputing parties ...
Opportunity?	4/5/2004
Q: Chou, The quote about conflict-opportunity is clever and you may find it true in 99% of the cases ... A: As you know, Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging ...
I am in the middle (or I should...	3/9/2004
Q: I am in the middle (or I should say, towards the end of) counseling with my husband of 20 years. He ... A: I have responded to several questions in recent weeks with a similar presentation and can only ...
Question	3/2/2004
Q: This I do know. Also -- we are going through counseling now. How do you actually get a divorce? ... A: Sorry for the delayed response as I have been out of town. If your husband is merely an employee ...
Question	3/2/2004
Q: I started my own business in 1990. My husband joined in 1997 full time. He must now look for work ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
buyer seller	2/16/2004
Q: Sold a watch for $ 7,500 over the internet... check cleared, watch was mailed to portugal...and ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
employment issue	12/17/2003
Q: I received a no interest, no pay on demand loan thru my employer 6 yrs ago for the purchase of my ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
will dispute	12/14/2003
Q: I am one of five people listed on my deceased brother's will; the other three are siblings, and one ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
Petition	10/20/2003
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CC&R Rules and enforcement	7/30/2003
Q: I live in a Deed Restricted community, I own a 4 bdr/3 ba home on a peice of property approx 1/3 ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
Antique bought but found to be a copy	6/29/2003
Q: I recently purchased about a week ago a JAPANESE antique which i later found (via e-mail) that it ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
bad debt	6/17/2003
Q: My wife received a letter informing of impending legal proceedings for a $1400 debt owed to her ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
arbitration hearings	5/21/2003
Q: My termination was upheald in a Arbitration Hearing. I have never been given a formal letter about ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
Small Claim	12/17/2002
Q: I have filed and won a small claim against a Limited Liability Company in Massachusetts. The owner ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
damages	9/22/2002
Q: We moved in May and the movers damaged walls and furniture. I have been calling about once every two ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
Arbitration Reports?	9/17/2002
Q: What type of records or databases exist that would show past or pending arbitration cases? In ... A: One of the advantages of arbitration for most clients is that the proceedings are confidential and ...
Legal	5/27/2002
Q: I have a question to ask regarding consumer rights. I'm bought 3 Internet Kiosks as an investment. ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
Security deposit	5/5/2002
Q: What should I do? 1.) The hot water faucet on in the bathtub upstairs was leaking, creating a flood ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
Hourly pay rate take away!	3/2/2002
Q: I work at a auto recycling yard, or junk yard as most people call them, and have been there for over ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
Civil	2/15/2002
Q: I am going through a difficult situation with an ex girlfriend. She is determined to ruin my life. ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
Job	2/13/2002
Q: I apply on the phone at the wells fargo jobline, after a couple of days I was called for a personal ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
Situation at work	2/2/2002
Q: (original question went to Sal) This is long and probably will make you wonder why you allow time in ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...
Co-owner Rights	1/28/2002
Q: My father and I jointly own a car titled in Texas. He lives in Florida and the title has my Texas ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ...

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