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Mar. 13, 2020

The Magician

William Caplan's 40-year career gives him insight that helps parties reach a deal.

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IRVINE -- There are tools mediators must have to be effective, and one might be magic, said William J. Caplan of Judicate West.

"Sometimes it's creativity, coming up with a new idea that nobody thought of that helps resolve the case," he said. "Sometimes it's showing compassion for the litigant and sometimes it's developing trust based on simply getting it, getting their case."

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