Technology Tools Utilized at the Law and Mediation Offices of Mark W. Sims
What
technology tools are utilized?
Mark W. Sims’ mediation offices include a central conference room and several break-out rooms. The conference room and many of the breakout rooms have telephones with dedicated phone lines for attorneys and clients to keep in contact with their offices. In addition, the mediation offices contain a free, Wireless Internet (WiFi) Access Point for attorneys and clients to stay in close contact with their offices and homes.
What other technology based services are offered?
When necessary to effectuate comparative asset and debt evaluations, Mr. Sims utilizes illustrative spreadsheets on a portable, tablet P.C.
Comparative spreadsheets for asset valuation and distribution negotiations can be prepared by the Mediator in advance of the mediation if requested by the parties (and if Inventory and Appraisement documents are provided to the Mediator by each side prior to the mediation date). By incorporating computer spreadsheet models, the capability exists to empower mediation participants to make informed decisions so that they can work together to arrive at a fair and satisfactory result.