It is surprising what people say during these meetings. We look for statements that contradict a later position, statements made against their own interest, etc. The importance of taping meetings came home here today. In a rather heated matter now in formal proceedings, opposing counsel attached meeting minutes as an exhibit to her client's reply to our motion for partial summary judgment. More Articles by Brice Palmer Learning to Negotiate is Part of the Advocacy Process .
Parents negotiate with schools on behalf of their children.
In this article, you will learn basic negotiation techniques that will help you be a more effective advocate. How to Prepare Your Case . If you need to request a due process hearing to resolve a dispute, your job is to present your case in an organized manner that gives the decision maker enough good factual information to reach a conclusion in your favor. Press Room Copyright 1999-2002, Peter W. D. Wright and Pamela Darr Wright. All rights reserved.