Author Archives: Maria Hanna Joseph

About Maria Hanna Joseph

Maria Hanna Joseph, principal of Joseph Mediation, is an Attorney-Mediator who is highly regarded for her experience and ability to resolve employment, workplace and organizational disputes. She has served more than 2,000 matters over her 20 years as a mediator and her 29 year employment law career. With care, expedience and economy, Maria helps attorneys and parties achieve settlement in nearly every mediation. Moreover, her pragmatism and perseverance bring about purposeful settlements; products of Maria's insight and creativity, gained by her depth of experience and training. These qualities, along with her demeanor and the trust she engenders, have earned Maria a reputation for being able to manage extremely challenging circumstances and settle a wide variety of cases. Maria is available to provide services in-person or virtually (utilizing teleconference and desk-top videoconference resources) throughout Massachusetts, New England and the U.S.

Propelling Questions

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Maria Hanna Joseph

In mediation, I find one of the most useful things to identify is where the party is stuck. Sometimes the focus is on a need to right a wrong. Sometimes there’s a lack of focus – someone wants to but … Continue reading →

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Nepotism May Not Be Illegal, but Unfairness Can Still Cost You

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Maria Hanna Joseph

Nepotism happens.  Although it may not necessarily be illegal, it can still cost employers.  Fairness can be the antidote. In a recent case between a current employee and his employer, the dispute appeared to be a fairly common consequence of … Continue reading →

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“Empathy is a key ingredient to responsible citizenship…”

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Maria Hanna Joseph

The up close and personal personalities that come through in mediation often hint at – if not directly demonstrate – ways people learned to manage and resolve conflict in their early years.  We adults do not necessarily leave these coping … Continue reading →

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Forward Focus

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Maria Hanna Joseph

I was in caucus with a plaintiff and his attorney who were intensely calculating alleged losses.  This was about 2 or 3 exchanges into the mediation.  It’s part of the sometimes cathartic experience of mediating – being able to finitely … Continue reading →

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In mediation and terminal illness, Bob Bugg found pathways to peace

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Maria Hanna Joseph

CLEARWATER — On one side of a conference table sat rocker Nikki Sixx and his lawyer. Someone I didn’t know, but whose oneness of personal and professional integrity I admire. RIP, Bob Bugg. In mediation and terminal illness, Bob Bugg … Continue reading →

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