Taft partner Julia B. Meister’s article, "Meeting Halfway" is published in the Summer 2021 Litigation issue of Best Lawyers Business Edition. In the article, Meister explains how mediation is a widely used and effective dispute resolution tool particularly suited to disputes involving probate, guardianship, trust, and other personal and inheritance matters.

The article provides an overview of mediation concepts, including:

• What is Mediation?
• Choosing a Mediator
• Mediation for Trust/Estate and Related Disputes

To read the full article, click here. 

Meister heads the firm's Wealth Transfer Litigation practice. She has first chair bench and jury trial experience and has represented clients in appeals and in alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration.