Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Decision Tree Analysis But Were Afraid To Ask

Mediators often search for ways to overcome the polarized right/wrong dynamic which traps parties and prevents rational negotiation. One strategy involves the use of “decision trees” to help parties visualize their litigation alternative while simultaneously educating them about the risks and costs of continued litigation. Learn how to create and utilize a simplified decision tree in your next mediation and assist parties in moving through impasse.

Claudia Viera is an effective and tenacious attorney-mediator focused on resolving employment and business disputes. She is highly regarded by counsel for her patience and excellence in resolving high-emotion conflicts. Ms. Viera formerly represented both employers and employee-plaintiffs in litigated matters and developed a unique understanding of the dynamics impacting settlement on both sides of the table. She mediates in both English and Spanish.