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Jul. 20, 2023

Avoiding the Mundane

Richard Hodge enjoys resolving disputes with uncommon facts or issues.

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After more than two decades as a private neutral, retired Judge Richard A. Hodge no longer mediates run-of-the-mill auto accident cases.

"If I'm doing an accident case, it's unlikely I'll be able to do anything special," Hodge said. "It's usually just a question of how much money. Now, it is very important to the people -- to the parties. I'm not saying it's not important. It's terribly important. ... But would you rat... (continued)

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