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Apr. 6, 2018

Human Touch

Mediator Mark Ameli wins praise for knowing what can solve tough disputes.

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LOS ANGELES — The most significant case in forming Mark Ameli’s perspective on mediation was one that settled for zero dollars.

Ameli was still a litigator at the time, and his client was having a dispute with his business partner, who, during an argument, made a deeply offensive remark about the man’s mother. Ameli’s client took his partner to court and demanded $200,000.

During the b... (continued)

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