Role of the Attorney in Surrogate’s Court Mediation and How to Be an Ally

Topics to be Included:

• Role of attorneys and how they can be a valued allies in the process;
• Courts and mediators’ expectations of attorneys in mediation;
• Tips for effectively representing clients in mediation;
• How to prepare and negotiate for a successful outcome;
• Ethical consideration in mediation; and 
• Different advocacy skills in mediation and court room settings.

Speakers

Hon. A. Gail Prudenti, a founding member of Mediation Solutions NY, LLC and partner at Burner Prudenti Law, P.C. 

Hon. Peter J. Kelly, Judge of the Surrogate’s Court of Queens County. 

John G. Farinacci, Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C., a partner and chair of the Trusts, Estates and Fiduciary Litigation practice group.