This is reprint of my blog:
Building Disputes are not one of those things you look forward to and as expert witness.
I go to many to assist my client during negotiations. What you see is financial tragedy
of two parties embroiled in emotional blankets and it it’s usually all day stressful drudgery.
This one was much the same, my client a builder was in dispute with owner about substantial
amount of money, the relationship destroyed it was heading to be ugly acrimonious venting of grievances.
Owner was hell bent on bankrupting the builder to get to the insurance and brought his lawyer along
and I wasn’t looking forward to what was to come.
Then mediator walked in and it was like on the set of “The Bold and The Beautiful”,
a ringin for Dr Tyler Hayes (played by beautiful Hunter Tylo )
As someone with weakness for beautiful women that are also smart (I should know I have one)
I knew I would be in for a visual feast at least but there was more to come.
As the day wore on I watched as she read the two adversaries with remarkable acumen
and with deft timing working incredibly hard brought two immovable rocks closer together inch by inch.
As the day was ending, fatigue set in and just at the right moment carrots were thrown in.
This brought opportunity to get them a bit closer and then “Bang”. She smacked their heads together
and the signatures were on the agreement. Well done Bravo.
My client was happy, he avoided the bankruptcy and could go on and make up his loss in a few months
and put all this behind. I was happy because I was treated to a memorable performance
and when she thanked me for my important contribution I left with a longer lasting smile.