We delved a bit last week into the social phenomenon known as social proof, which examines how consumers rely on others’ public opinion about a particular good […]
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EP315 The Service Paradox: How Clearing Your Conflict Better Serves Others, With Dana Garnett
During the Memorial Day weekend, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dana Garnett, a seasoned conflict resolution strategist and coach at Mindful Strategy. This episode is […]
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EP314: The Islamic Approach to Dispute Resolution, With Larry Anthony of IAMS.LLC
I got the opportunity to revisit with Larry Anthony, JD, following our attendance at the Spring Conference of the ABA’s Dispute Resolution Section and our “LMIPodcast On […]
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My Impressions – Attending the “3rd Congress International de toutes les Mediation,” Angers, France
The 3rd Annual Congress is taking place in Angers, France, from March 12-14. This is its 3rd gathering and one I chose to attend to develop my […]
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February 7, 2025 Colab – “Co-Parenting and Mediation – It can work!” | Don’t Pick the Scab Podcast with David M. Webb
RePublished from the Don’t Pick the Scab Podcast at https://dontpickthescabpodcast.com/episode/co-parenting-and-mediation-it-can-work-mac-pierre-louis-jd-dptsp-080-david This podcast episode from Don’t Pick The Scab features Mac Pierre-Louis, an attorney and mediator specializing in co-parenting and […]
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EP285 TXDocs, A Conversation with its Creator
On the LMIPodcast, we interview Alan Schoolcraft, the founder and CEO of TXDocs.com, and Dries Driessen, the COO, about their legal document automation software. Alan shared his […]
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EP279: 14 Rapid Fire Q&As With Attorney Dannielle Simms on Texas Family Law
A compilation of rapid fire questions put to Dannielle Simms, Texas family attorney at the SimmsLawGroup.com based in Houston, Texas.
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EP276 What Judges Think About Parental Instability. With Attorney Dannielle Simms
In this episode, attorneys Dannielle Simms of Simmslawgroup.com and Mac Pierre-Louis discuss the concept of “stability” in the context of family law cases. Danielle, a family law […]
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EP272 Custody: My Child is 12. Now What? With Dannielle Simms
Attorney Dannielle Simms of the Simmslawgroup.com discusses with Mac Pierre-Louis the topic of child custody preferences in Texas, particularly when a child reaches the age of 12. […]
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New Texas Laws Taking Effect in 2025: What You Need to Know
As we ring in 2025, several significant changes to Texas law are set to take effect tomorrow. From simplified vehicle registration to enhanced data privacy protections, here’s […]
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EP269 Immigration Implications Post Election with Attorneys Chinwe Nwangwu & Shelle Simon
Attorneys Chinwe Nwangwu of DariaLawFirm.com and Shelle Simon of ShelleSimonLaw.com, and host Mac Pierre-Louis of MacPierreLouis.com discuss the potential changes to immigration policy under the incoming Trump […]
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EP268 Cross-Border Transactions With Federico Vasoli PART 1
Cross-Border Transactions: The Complexities Businesses Face In this episode, attorney Mac Pierre-Louis interviews Federico Vasoli, a member of the Committee of International Jurists, about the challenges of […]
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EP267 Global Conflict Update from Ukraine to Syria, with Attorney Andy Semotiuk
The video discusses the current global conflicts, focusing on the situations in Ukraine/Russia and Syria. Some of the main points include: The discussion highlights the complexity of […]
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EP261 America in Therapy with Psychotherapist Phyllis Leavitt, MA
In this episode, attorney and mediator Mac Pierre-Louis hosts psychotherapist Phyllis Leavitt to discuss her work, including her new book, “America in Therapy: A New Approach to […]
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EP258 Can I Get My Green Card if I Collected Public Assistance?
Attorney Mac Pierre-Louis and immigration lawyer Samuel Aguocha discuss whether receiving public assistance affects a person’s eligibility for a U.S. green card. Samuel explains that despite concerns, […]
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EP256 A Modest Proposal for Supreme Court Reform with Steven Gregory
Stephen Gregory of the Gregory Law Firm, an experienced attorney, mediator, and arbitrator, joined Mac Pierre-Louis of MacPierreLouis.com. The discussion was centered around Stephen’s intriguing ideas for […]
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EP253 CPS Involvement Common Misconceptions with Dannielle Simms
In this recording attorney Mac Pierre-Louis of MacPierreLouis.com and his colleague, family and probate lawyer Dannielle Simms of SimmsLawGroup.com, discuss common misconceptions about Child Protective Services (CPS) […]
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EP252 Securing Families – Navigating Cybersecurity in Family Law with Jonathan Steele
In this LMIPodcast video, attorney Mac Pierre-Louis of MacPierreLouis.com interviews Family Attorney and Cybersecurity consultant Jonathan Steele of BeermannLaw.com and SteeleFortress.com, based in Chicago. They discuss the […]
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EP 248 Dealing with Workplace Conflicts with Andrew Colsky, JD, LPC
Workplace conflicts are a common occurrence in any organization, and they can have a significant impact on employee morale and productivity. In this video, Andrew Colsky, JD, […]
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EP 245 How Do I Serve Someone I Cannot Find? With Attorney Dannielle Simms of SimmsLawGroup.com
The service of process procedure, that is serving court papers on a litigant, is not always easy. In this episode, Texas Attorney Dannielle Simms of Simmslawgroup.com joined Mac Pierre-Louis […]
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EP244 Witness Preparation in Family Court with Attorney Yasmin Kutty of KuttyLawFirm.com
Attorney Yasmin Kutty of the KuttyLawFirm.com stopped by to discuss with Mac Pierre-Louis (Macpierrelouis.com), Witness Preparation in Family Court. A Board Certified Family Law Attorney with 2 […]
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EP 243 Community Property in Texas Family Law with Dannielle Simms of SimmsLawGroup.com
Texas Attorney Dannielle Simms of Simmslawgroup.com joined Mac Pierre-Louis of Macpierrelouis.com to community property in Texas divorces, as defined in Texas Family Code Section 3.002. They discussed the nuances of community […]
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EP 242 Geographic Restrictions in TX Family Law with Dannielle Simms of Simmslawgroup.com
Courts tend towards imposing geographical restriction unless specific circumstances warrant otherwise. -Attorney Dannielle Simms In this episode, Texas Attorney Dannielle Simms of Simmslawgroup.com joined Mac Pierre-Louis of […]
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Lesson Preview on F.R.I.D.A AI for Harris County Family Courts
On January 13, 2024, several lawyers and mediators got together to discuss recent AI updates and how they impact lawyers and mediators. That recording is available to […]
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AI, ChatGPT, Grok, Not Keeping Up? (It’s Not Just You)
Update: See my recent AI-related discussions with Thomas G. Giglione of WeAgreeMediators.com on his playlist of podcast recordings on the LMIPodcast. This article originally appeared on MacPierreLouis.com […]
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Things Judges Consider in Child Support Cases
Fran Brochstein of https://www.familylaw4u.com joined Natalia Olowska-Czajka and Mac Pierre-Louis of https://olowskapierre.com to discuss top things judges consider in child support cases. {1} Foundationally there are three […]
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Crystall Ball – Predictions about Bankruptcy Mediation with Sylvia Mayer
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pHW2J-4YXdk Sylvia Mayer of https://smayerlaw.com/ joins Mac Pierre-Louis and Natalia Olowska-Czajka of https://olowskapierre.com/ to look into the crystal ball and predict the direction of […]
Read moreSee You at Texas Association of Mediators #TAMconference2022 February 25-26, 2022
Join the Lawyers & Mediators International Show and Podcast at #TamConference2022 in the Woodlands Resort the last weekend of February. The first in-person large TAM gathering since […]
Read moreCustody Geographic Restrictions in Mediation with Fran Brochstein
In this YouTube episode Fran Brochstein of FamilyLaw4u.com joins Mac and Natalia of OlowskaPierre.com to cover the most important aspects of geographic restriction – a clause in […]
Read moreConflicts in Immigration: A Spotlight on the Haitian Refugee Crisis in South Texas
During the Haitian migrant crisis in South Texas, a group of attorneys came to speak together with InstantMediations’s Mac Pierre-Louis to discuss conflicts in immigration.
Read moreTruancy Mediation – What’s That With Guest Danette Ross Watson
Danette Ross Watson of West Texas Community Mediation Center in Big Spring, TX, joined Fran Brochstein of Familylaw4u.com, and Mac and Natalia of OPLawyers.org and InstantMediations.com, to […]
Read morePART 1: Hints Pro Ses (Non-lawyers) Should Remember When Attenting Mediation
Fran Brochstein, a Texas-based mediator at familylaw4u.com, discusses common hints for people who don’t have lawyers: 1. Mediations are binding. 2. You’ll need to “paper” the case […]
Read moreMediation As An Initial Option to Many Legal Disputes
A question I typically ask parties at the beginning of a mediation session is whether or not they had mediated before. The common response is no. But […]
Read moreMarch 2021 Decision-Making in Mediations – A Book Review
Mediator and InstantMediations.com Advisor Fran Brochstein, whose mediation experience spans decades, provides mediation tips to mediators and parties engaged in dispute resolution. She is based in Marble Falls, […]
Read moreFebruary 2021 Negotiations in Mediations
Mediator and InstantMediations.com Advisor Fran Brochstein, whose mediation experience spans decades, provides mediation tips to mediators and parties engaged in dispute resolution. She is based in Marble Falls, […]
Read moreJanuary 2021 Tips by Fran – New Year Reflections on Zoom Mediations After 2020
Mediator and InstantMediations.com Advisor Fran Brochstein, whose mediation experience spans decades, provides mediation tips to mediators and parties engaged in dispute resolution. She is based in Marble Falls, […]
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DANIELLE COMEAUX (TEXAS)
Attorney Danielle Comeaux offers professional mediation services to individuals & companies. Continue reading profile on mediator map…
Read moreDecember 2020 Tips by Fran – Mediator Communications
Mediator and InstantMediations.com Advisor Fran Brochstein, whose mediation experience spans decades, provides mediation tips to mediators and parties engaged in dispute resolution. She is based in Marble Falls, […]
Read more2020 Peacebuilding Community Award for Volunteerism
In spring 2020, when covid-19 shut everything down in Southeast Texas, including the ability to host in-person mediations, we went to work helping volunteer mediators at the […]
Read moreNovember 2020 Tips by Fran
Mediator and InstantMediations.com Advisor Fran Brochstein, whose mediation experience spans decades, provides mediation tips to mediators and parties engaged in dispute resolution. She is based in Marble Falls, […]
Read moreOctober 2020 Tips by Fran: Domestic Violence in Mediations
Mediator and InstantMediations.com Advisor Fran Brochstein, whose mediation experience spans decades, provides mediation tips to mediators and parties engaged in dispute resolution. She is based in Marble Falls, […]
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September 2020 Mediation Tips by Fran
Mediator and InstantMediations.com Advisor Fran Brochstein, whose mediation experience spans decades, provides mediation tips to mediators and parties engaged in dispute resolution. She is based in Marble Falls, […]
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August 2020 Mediation Tips by Fran
Mediator and InstantMediations.com Advisor Fran Brochstein, whose mediation experience spans decades, provides mediation tips to mediators and parties engaged in dispute resolution. She is based in Marble Falls, […]
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June 2020 Mediation Tips by Fran
Mediator and InstantMediations.com Advisor Fran Brochstein, whose mediation experience spans decades, provides mediation tips to mediators and parties engaged in dispute resolution. She is based in Marble Falls, […]
Read moreE-signing Mediation Agreements & Best Practice Tips
This article is being published after the recent integration of the e-signature tool for mediators into InstantMediation.com After successfully negotiating a final settlement agreement between disputing parties, […]
Read moreInstant Mediator Spotlight: Danielle Comeaux
Danielle Comeaux, a mediator at DANIELLE CLARKE COMEAUX, PC, and early adopter of InstantMediations, agreed to sit down and share her experiences mediating cases online. Danielle hosts […]
Read moreMay 2020 Mediation Tips by Fran
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Mediator and InstantMediations.com Advisor Fran Brochstein, whose mediation experience spans decades, provides mediation tips to mediators and parties engaged […]
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DANETTE ROSS WATSON (TEXAS)
Founder and president of Solomon’s Way ADR Services, Danette has practiced in the field of ADR for nearly 25 years. Most recently she founded and serves as […]
Read moreFRAN BROCHSTEIN (TEXAS)
A family law litigation attorney since 1991, Fran Brochstein has helped thousands of parties over the years, both in the courtroom in her days as a staff […]
Read moreTraci Ahart (TEXAS)
From the courtroom to the mediation room, Traci Ahart of Hell on Heels Mediation has done it all. Ranked as one of the most in-demand mediators throughout […]
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DR. BARBARA MANOUSSO (TEXAS)
Since 1993, Dr. Barbara Sunderland Manousso, a Texas Credentialed Distinguish Mediator and CEO of Manousso Mediation and Arbitration, LLC., has received countless awards and organizational affiliations, and […]
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MAC-ARTHUR PIERRE-LOUIS (TEXAS & FLORIDA)
I am an 12-year attorney practicing law with extensive courtroom experience and a tested mediator passionate about help clients resolve their disputes outside of court. Having worked […]
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