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Dog Days of Summer
As I sit here on my porch after a summer thunderstorm, surrounded by my dogs, my thoughts turn to the dog days of summer and how my practice, of providing alternative conflict resolution for people in conflict over animals, picks up during this time of year. As...
Ask…then Listen.
Today was a very special day for me. I conducted a mediation I had worked on with my Mastermind Group the week before. I brought it to my Mastermind Group in order to get a better handle on my own emotions and better serve the clients in this mediation.Let me...
One Nation Under Dog
This is the title of a new HBOseries about a dog’s place in our life.It covered puppy mills, rescue organizations, individual owners of vicious dogs and euthanasia.Initially, I was not sure I wanted to watch the program. After years of raising Irish Setters and...
Business as Usual
In my world, ‘Business as Usual’ is why I am in business. People don’t address small issues when they arise, they just go along, ‘Business as Usual’ until a little disagreement becomes too big to handle alone. I’m called in to bridge the conflict and...
Transpetation
Scheduling SNAFU? – Look to Transpetation!If you have a pet, chances are it will need to go to the vet, groomer, kennel or trainer sometime soon and that ‘time’ may not be one conducive to anyone in the family’s schedule. Conflicts can arise while discussing...
Alphabetical Order
In my mediation practice I am often asked the following question. Should you mediate first or start litigation proceedings and then mediate?It is an interesting question because there are many ways to answer it. People sometimes feel if they ask to mediate first it...
TADB-Take A Deep Breath
“Take A Deep Breath”In the work I do, Helping People Resolve Conflicts Involving Animals, I begin each mediation with one simple act. As I do it, I ask the parties to do it as well. It is, “Take A Deep Breath”. (TADB)This simple activity. …breathing...
Knuckle Under or Shoulder Responsibility
This week we were all astonished by the article I commented on this past Monday, Knuckles, the puggle. It seems he is embroiled in a custody battle between his mother and dad. At last count his dad was out $60,000.00 in legal fees to get Knuckles back. The dad made an...
THE BIG C
For years I practiced in the litigation arena. It never ceased to amaze me how many people wrote unenforceable contracts or never read the contracts they signed.A Contract, as defined by The American Heritage Dictionary, is an agreement between two or more...
Duck Tape on the Table
It occurred to me, during one of my more contentious meditations, that having a roll of duck-tape on the table might be an effective prop to encourage the parties to ‘stop talking and start listening’.As we all know duck tape can fix anything. A leaky pipe, a...
Know thy Self
This past weekend I was emersed in the exploration of "Knowing thy Self". Our very well respected collaborative colleague, Susan Gamache, arrived in NYC at Eisner Amper for a daylong adventure in the examination of how you respond to conflict. It was...
Suburban Pet Etiquette
I was asked by a colleague to discuss the finer points of pet ownership in the suburbs. I welcomed the chance to explore how one can enjoy all that the great outdoors has to offer while keeping themselves from running afoul of their neighbors peaceful...
IF YOU CAN’T SAY ANYTHING NICE….
This week I was reminded in spades of my mother’s admonition, “If you cant say anything nice don’t say anything at all.” It’s a good tip to live by, one the attorneys interviewed for this article should have considered before commenting on their animal law cases.In...
HLM-Nipped In The Bud Not In The Butt Series 1 #4
Resolving Conflicts Involving Animals & People-Video #4 "Dog Park Manners"
You’re No Expert!!
Rock Star RumraisinsToday’s blog is close to my heart. And it probably will be to you as well.As an attorney, I cannot list myself as an expert in any field (unless I am an IP or Patent attorney…but I digress). We can focus, concentrate and center our...
My New Philosophy!
In 1999, my family went to see You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown on Broadway for my youngest son, Thomas’ 6th birthday. Little did I know, 13 years later, a song from the show would be the subject of a blog post on my website.The words to the song sung by Sally,...
HLM-Nipped In The Bud Not In The Butt Series 1 #3
Resolving Conflicts Involving Animals & People-Video #3 "Animal Custody In Divorce
What is Pet Fostering?
Pet fostering provides temporary care to shelter animals who, for a variety of reasons, need to live in a home environment prior to adoption. While pet fostering is ideal for some people, it's not for everyone.Why foster homes are needed?Animal welfare organizations...
Rumraisin Irish Setters: Rumraisin Irish Setters walk in the Mt Kisco ST. P…
Rumraisin Irish Setters: Rumraisin Irish Setters walk in the Mt Kisco ST. P...: Happy St. Patrick's Day! Rumraisins Mac and Jez walk proudly! Mt. Kisco St Patrick's Day parade
The Homecoming
In Saturdays 3/10/12 New York Post there was an article entitled "Ex-Marine's dog of war" It outlined the fight an Ex Marine, Megan Leavey, was waging with the Armed Forces to bring Rex, the dog she handled on 100 missions as a bomb sniffing expert while on tour in...
HLM Nipped In The Bud/Not In the Butt Series1 #2
At Hamilton Law and Meditation we " Help People Resolve Conflicts Involving Animals". Hamilton Law and Mediation focuses on our clients needs before litigation. We provide our clients with information on all the resolution processes available to them on their journey...
HLM Nipped In The Bud/Not In the Butt Series1 #1
At Hamilton Law and Meditation we " Help People Resolve Conflicts Involving Animals". Hamilton Law and Mediation focuses on our clients needs before litigation.
How To Stop a Barking Dog
The Pet Dispute MediatorOr how an attorney found a great new career as an animal conflicts mediator, solving problems involving barking dogs, unruly horses and pesky cats.Read more...
The Moments of Tragedy
I received several emails from colleagues, who know what I do, asking me to comment on what may have been done to avoid the tragedy of Rocco and NickIf you have not read the story of Nick & Rocco, I attached the link below. Here is a short synopsisA...
Celebrity Tug of War in Pet Conflicts
It is without doubt; the best and worst of a person is brought out when an animal is involved in their conflict. The worst of these dichotomies happens when such a conflict is played out in the media. Who knows why the media is brought into the...
CBS Sunday Morning – Pet custody battles heat up
This Sunday morning started like most Sunday mornings in our house, early morning coffee, a walk with our dogs and church. We were home in time for CBS Sunday Morning. Today, a topic on Sunday Morning, covered by correspondent Mo Rocca, caught my...
Debra Vey Voda-Hamilton at the iRelaunch Conference
Debra Vey Voda-Hamilton at the iRelaunch Conference Oct 4 2011 at NYU Stern-9-5.
Client Attraction Mastermind Conference
Fabienne Fredrickson -Client Attraction Mastermind- Last Day- Update from Debra Vey Voda-Hamilton
Client Attraction Mastermind Conference
Fabienne Fredrickson -Client Attraction Mastermind- After Dinner break- Update from Debra Vey Voda-Hamilton
Client Attraction Mastermind Conference
Fabienne Fredrickson -Client Attraction Mastermind break- Update from Debra Vey Voda-Hamilton