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Cooper Shattuck, LLC Mediator, Arbitrator, Consultant, Author & Speaker

Cooper Shattuck serves a mediator of complex disputes (large and complex civil, environmental, surety and construction, bankruptcy, and higher ed) and as an arbitrator. Cooper also collaborates, advises, consults, writes, and speaks on complex litigation, lawyer discipline and legal ethics, negotiations, crisis management, legal marketing, and corporate general counsel matters. He is the founder and principal instructor of Alabama Mediation Training

Disclaimer: No representation is made that the quality of legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.

In complex mediation, the process matters.Before negotiations begin, it’s worth considering who needs to be involved, ho...
09/24/2026

In complex mediation, the process matters.

Before negotiations begin, it’s worth considering who needs to be involved, how decisions will actually be made, and what needs to happen to move the dispute toward resolution.

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In complex mediation, process matters.There is a tendency to treat mediation as an event: select a date, exchange statements, put the parties in conference rooms, and begin negotiating.That may work well in a straightforward case. But when a dispute involves multiple parties, difficult factual or le...

Not every mediation should follow the same playbook.In my this month's blog, I discuss why complex, high-stakes disputes...
08/26/2026

Not every mediation should follow the same playbook.

In my this month's blog, I discuss why complex, high-stakes disputes often benefit from a mediation process that's tailored to the case. Thoughtfully scaling the process can lead to more productive negotiations and better opportunities for resolution.

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The larger the dispute, the less the mediation is about a single day.In a routine case, preparation may consist of exchanging briefs, selecting a date, and showing up ready to negotiate. In a high-stakes dispute, however, mediation often begins weeks—or even months—before the parties ever gather...

Every mediation involves questions, but the most important ones aren't always about the facts or the law.Check out this ...
08/12/2026

Every mediation involves questions, but the most important ones aren't always about the facts or the law.

Check out this blog post to learn why thoughtful questions can uncover what's really driving a negotiation and help move parties closer to resolution.

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Every mediation involves questions.Some come from the mediator. Others come from the lawyers or the clients. On the surface, they may seem straightforward, but they’re often doing much more than gathering information.One of the most common questions I hear from lawyers is, “Why are you asking me...

The right question can change the course of a mediation.In my this month's blog, I discuss why asking thoughtful questio...
07/24/2026

The right question can change the course of a mediation.

In my this month's blog, I discuss why asking thoughtful questions can uncover obstacles, encourage productive conversations, and help move parties toward resolution.

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Every mediation involves questions.Some come from the mediator. Others come from the lawyers or the clients. On the surface, they may seem straightforward, but they’re often doing much more than gathering information.One of the most common questions I hear from lawyers is, “Why are you asking me...

Why do reasonable people make decisions that don’t always seem rational?In last month's blog, I explored how principles ...
07/03/2026

Why do reasonable people make decisions that don’t always seem rational?

In last month's blog, I explored how principles of behavioral economics can shape settlement negotiations and why understanding how people make decisions can lead to better outcomes at mediation.

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Most negotiators believe they make decisions based on facts.In reality, people make decisions based on how they perceive facts.That distinction matters.For all their complexity and technical sophistication, settlement negotiations are rarely driven by pure economic analysis. Human beings evaluate ri...

When negotiations stall, it’s often just short of agreement.A mediator’s recommendation can help bridge that gap, but ti...
05/28/2026

When negotiations stall, it’s often just short of agreement.

A mediator’s recommendation can help bridge that gap, but timing and intent matter.

This month's blog looks at when it works and when to hold off.

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What they are, when they work, and when you should (and shouldn’t) ask for oneAt some point in nearly every mediation—often more than once—the parties hit a wall.More often than not, it happens when each side reaches the edge of its “acceptable” range—the number they came prepared to liv...

Virtual and hybrid mediations are now part of everyday practice, but they come with their own challenges.From managing t...
04/30/2026

Virtual and hybrid mediations are now part of everyday practice, but they come with their own challenges.

From managing technology to reading the room through a screen, small details can have a real impact on how a mediation unfolds.

This blog breaks down what works, what doesn’t, and how to approach virtual and hybrid settings more effectively.

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Virtual mediation is no longer a contingency plan—it is a permanent feature of dispute resolution. Hybrid formats, where some participants are physically present and others appear remotely, are increasingly common as well. While digital mediation offers efficiency and flexibility, it also changes ...

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