“The Art of Impasse-Breaking in Mediation: A Handbook for Mediators, Lawyers, and Other Dispute Resolvers,” by David A. Hoffman

The American Bar Association will be publishing this book in Fall 2025.  Copies of the book can be ordered from the ABA or online booksellers. The Appendices for the book can be found here:

A – Sample Agenda for a Pre-Mediation Conference Call in a Commercial Mediation

B – Agreement to Mediate (Commercial)

C – Agreement to Mediate (Family)

D – Three-Step Appraisal Procedure

E – Checklist for Settlement of Employment Cases

F – Sample Memorandum of Understanding

G – Sample Settlement Agreement