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.

Senior Divorces Soaring – Financial Safeguards Needed

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Maria Hanna Joseph

For many reasons, people are divorcing later in life.  Maybe it’s a baby boomer thing.  Maybe it’s a rising awareness that change is an option at any age.  Maybe it’s that independence is more manageable and achievable than it has … Continue reading →

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Emotionally Impaired Perception … Catch-22

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Maria Hanna Joseph

It’s sometimes difficult to embrace the notion that someone sees room for improvement in us, especially while we’re so bent on doing right.  I mediated with someone whose focus on his method for advancement was so consuming that he was oblivious … Continue reading →

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Legal Actions That Have Prompted Legal Action

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Maria Hanna Joseph

Plaintiff:  “No one ever got back to me after I made my complaint.”  The emoployee assumes that nothing was done in response to the complaint. Possible Change In Protocol:  Consider scheduling a follow-up meeting ahead of time with the complainant-employee … Continue reading →

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Getting Past Yes

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Maria Hanna Joseph

Often, parties in conflict agree on wanting to mediate, but struggle over where and how to begin:  what to propose or counter-propose, and on what they should base their first move. One difficulty, certainly, is putting aside the sense that … Continue reading →

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The 10 Best Interview Questions to Ask, By Alison Green

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Maria Hanna Joseph

These questions may not only help interviewees make a strong impression, but employers might consider incorporating their notions into interviews, as well. The 10 Best Interview Questions to Ask, By Alison Green

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