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Nov. 27, 2020

Been in the trenches

Neutral Charles Dyer has litigated a lot of cases and knows how to listen effectively.

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MENLO PARK -- Charles A. Dyer said he tries, when mediating legal disputes, to remove as many emotions as possible and get parties to think of resolving their case as a business decision.

"My No. 1 weapon is listening," Dyer said. "Some people call this venting. They just want to have somebody discuss their situation with them."

"I want to get away from the animosity that also ... (continued)

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