Will my mediator grant me a reasonable accommodation?

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[rockhugger]

Hi Vince, I really appreciate your channel! Adjacent to what the questioner was asking: What if one needs an accommodation in order to attend the mediation? Or what if a plaintiff needs an accommodation to get through court hearings? (E.g., sign language interpreters or rest breaks.) And what if the officials don't accommodate? I guess my underlying question is: how would you deal with additional layers of discrimination that make seeking justice harder than necessary?

[viralsheddingzombie]

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[jawndoekck]

Vince I have a kinda dumb question. You have nailed down that all firms should promptly return client requests for phone calls. I wonder though for the clients that haven't abused such a privilege/right do you try to prioritize making sure to talk to them on the phone earlier than those that border on calling too much and distracting your lawyers from their work?

[dianetigert]

personal note for anyone seeking help
File in your responsive pleading your right's and you do not waive them
Under title 28 U.S. Code § 607 - Practice of law prohibited
An officer or employee of the Administrative Office shall not engage directly or indirectly in the practice of law in any court of the United States.

Will your mediator violate the law regarding a reasonable accommodation? According to title 28 section 607 says yes they will and they will decide your rights and that you have no right to waive them or secure them.

[viralsheddingzombie]

4:35, I think Vince said "doobies accommodation."