I was recently asked whether I handle animal law mediation.   And the answer is, “why yes I do.”  I am a previous member of the New York State Bar Association Committee on Animals in the Law, New Jersey State Bar Association Committee on Animal Law, and the New York Lawyers’ Association Committee on Animal [...]

I recently read this blog post and it made me think:  why would someone prefer “virtual mediation” via Skype or some other video conferencing tool?  Lots of reasons.  Here are a few: 1.  Travel Time/Expense. Perhaps you are a food or agriculture producer or agribusiness owner and do not live/work around New York City.  Or [...]

I have been blogging lately about mediation – but what is it exactly?  Mediation is a type of Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) and is sharply different than arbitration.  A mediator does not make the decision about the outcome of the case; instead, the parties (and their attorneys, if applicable) work toward a solution together.  The [...]

Part of the reason why Rincker Law, PLLC moved last week is due to my expanding mediation practice.  Not only have I completed the 40-Hour Basic Training and Divorce Mediation Training with the New York Peace Institute but I am a R. 1:40 qualified mediator for the Civil, General Equity and Probate Cases and Civil Presumptive [...]