Daily Journal: What techniques do you use to break a logjam in mediation?
Grossman: I will sometimes propose to the parties a "mini-mediator's proposal," in which I suggest a range to get the parties moving again. I also sometimes prepare charts or decision trees for the parties to review. For example, if a plaintiff is unwilling to reduce their demand, I will prepare a chart showing the likely trial date, the range of potential verdicts at the trial, th... (continued)