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Singer, Linda: Patience is Critical – Video

Linda Singer explains that the most critical element of her mediation approach is having patience. This tends to be difficult for her, because she’s always wanting to “jump the gun” and resolve the parties’ conflict for them.

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Linda Singer

Linda R. Singer, Esq. has been a leader in the field of ADR for more than 30 years, as a mediator, arbitrator, lawyer, teacher, and author. Linda Singer joined JAMS as part of the merger with ADR Associates in 2004. She has mediated, arbitrated, and facilitated disputes in a variety… MORE >

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