As pressure to resolve cases earlier and more efficiently, both in dollars and time, continue to mount, the value of considering design, process, and budgets when planning to mediate a dispute has only increased. Mediation has never been one-size-fits-all — and in today’s environment, that...
Cooper Mediation Inc. is pleased to share that Jonathan Cooper has been featured in the September 2025 issue of WP Magazine, published by the Ontario Insurance Adjusters Association. His article, “Strategies For Dealing With Frustration At Mediation,” appears alongside insightful contributions by Michelle Panagiotakos, Ian Mendes,...
At mediation, it’s hard not to think about your odds at trial. As you assess what your best and worst day in court might look like, remember that a mutually agreeable settlement at mediation is a guaranteed win. You might not walk away with everything...
CMI mediator Jonathan T. Cooper’s article, Mediation For Claims Professionals - Part 2, was featured in WP Magazine’s March 2022 issue. In part 1 this article, Jon shared some tips and insights on preparing for a mediation. In this final part, he would like to give...
CMI mediator Jonathan T. Cooper’s article, Mediation For Claims Professionals, was featured in WP Magazine’s February 2022 issue. Jon provides tips and insights to help insurance professionals make the most out of the mediation process. He delves into recurring and challenging issues that insurance professionals...
In the years since I began my mediation practice, I’ve been fortunate to develop strong client relationships and have over 1,000 mediations under my belt. I have found that when a mediator effectively facilitates a negotiation, whatever the ultimate outcome, plaintiff and defence lawyers and...
