Opening demands and offers set the tone for mediation and often affect the outcome. Here are some suggestions for improving your chances of a favorable settlement. Plaintiff’s Opening Demand- The opening demand should be no greater than the full value of your claim if you were to win at trial on absolutely everything. From there, you can negotiate down if there are any weaknesses in your case that would jeopardize a favorable jury verdict or when the costs of continued litigation are likely to…
By: JAMS
By: JAMS
