Virtual mediation was a lifeline when the world shut down in 2020. Six years later, it’s worth asking an uncomfortable question: are we still choosing it because it works best or because it’s convenient? Across Philadelphia, attorneys are streaming back into…
The Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas has announced that discovery motion hearings will now go back in person. Personally, this is a welcome development. As a young attorney, this was the way for me to learn how to practice…
Conflicts Will Occur Between Businesses — Growth Happens from How Conflict Is Handled Long-term business relationships generate 60–70% more revenue than constantly chasing new ones. Yet across Philadelphia, South Jersey, the Delaware Valley (and beyond), many businesses make the same…
Mediation can feel unfamiliar and even intimidating, especially if it’s your first time walking into a session. Whether you’re a personal injury plaintiff recovering from an accident, a business owner facing a contract dispute, or an employee navigating a workplace…
Introduction: Why Partnership Disputes Matter Partnerships are the backbone of many thriving businesses in Philadelphia, South Jersey, and the surrounding region. When they work well, they allow companies to grow faster, expand into new markets, and leverage complementary skills. But…
The success of mediation depends on one critical factor: the parties must fully buy into the process. Without this commitment, even the most skilled mediator will face significant challenges in helping parties reach a resolution. But what does “buying in”…
During the holiday season, we, as lawyers, are finally (hopefully) given a break for a few days to be with loved ones. However, the mental hurdles of litigation do not escape our minds simply because we give ourselves a few…
The owner, mediator, and arbitrator for AJS Resolutions is Ari J. Sliffman, Esq., a dedicated dispute resolution professional serving clients in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Ari hails from the DC suburbs of Maryland and has called Philadelphia, Pennsylvania home since…
Hello World! I am Ari Sliffman, mediator and arbitrator, and I recently opened a dispute resolution practice called “AJS Resolutions. I offer mediation and binding arbitration services to Philadelphia, the “Collar Counties,” and South Jersey (and beyond if requested). However,…
