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23 - September 2026
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SSAM ADR’s Daniel D. Cassidy, Esq. Named Top 10 Individual Arbitrator by the New York Law Journal
SSAM Alternative Dispute Resolution is proud to announce that Daniel D. Cassidy, Esq. has been named a Top 10 Individual Arbitrator in the New York Law Journal’s 2026 “Best Of” survey. An honor determined by the votes of the New York attorney community. Mr. Cassidy has litigated personal injury cases in the courts of New […]
10 - August 2026
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Why mediation fails before anyone sits down at the table
Everyone knows the basics. Know your case. Know your file. These are table stakes in litigation, and by the time most attorneys walk into a mediation, they have done that work. So why do so many cases still fail to resolve? […]
18 - June 2025
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How Active Listening Can Deepen Trust and Open Pathways to Resolution in Mediation
How Active Listening Can Deepen Trust and Open Pathways to Resolution in Mediation In previous posts, we’ve already discussed the importance of showing respect and empathy in mediation. But how do you demonstrate those qualities in the moment—especially under pressure? The answer is active listening. Active listening is not just a polite nod or waiting for your turn to […]
10 - June 2025
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How Practicing Empathy Toward Both the Mediator and Your Adversary Can Transform Your Mediation Results
How Practicing Empathy Toward Both the Mediator and Your Adversary Can Transform Your Mediation Results While respect  is critical, what if understanding both the mediator’s and your adversary’s perspectives could unlock even greater results? In the world of mediation, respect lays the foundation for positive rapport with the mediator, but empathy takes that connection to the next level. While respect acknowledges […]
02 - April 2025
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The Connective Tissue Behind ADR Success
Many attorneys at mediation focus on the strength of their liability, causation, damages arguments, the leverage they hold over the opposing party, etc. But what if there was another, often overlooked tool in your toolbox that could significantly increase the likelihood of success during mediations? This tool is creating High-Quality Connections (HQC) with mediators and your adversaries. For this […]
18 - March 2020
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Virtual ADR
I write this during the early stages of the pandemic of 2020. The world has changed in an instant yet everyone yearns to conduct business as close as possible to normal. As the Courts have shut down, we have created a Virtual ADR (V-ADR) solution for our carriers and counsel clients to continue to move files. The program is appropriate for any case, including all upcoming suspended trials.