In episode 41 of The Real Talk, Raquel Ramirez interviews Retired Judge Lester Langer as he shares insights from his extensive legal career, including experiences in family law, domestic violence cases, and the complexities of the judicial system. From the evolution of domestic violence laws to the challenges of resolving disputes through mediation and arbitration, Judge Langer provides a unique perspective on the legal system.

Tune in for a fascinating discussion on law, mediation, and personal experiences in the legal field.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01:23] Lawyer with a Bright Perspective.

[00:05:36] Running for Circuit Court Judge.

[00:11:04] Hurricane Andrew in 1992.

[00:13:56] Domestic Violence Court Beginnings.

[00:19:33] Juvenile Justice and Rehabilitation.

[00:24:46] Alternative Dispute Resolutions.

[00:27:50] Appeals in the Legal System.

[00:33:43] Labor-Intensive AppellateCourt Process.

[00:36:42] Florida Homestead Law.

[00:39:15] The Legal Process Intricacies.

[00:44:33] Domestic violence Cases Origins.

[00:47:29] Elderly Abuse in Nursing Homes.

[00:54:42] Domestic Violence and Mental Abuse.

[00:57:39] Mediation and Arbitration Differences.

[01:02:19] Arbitration Rules and Procedures.

[01:04:46] Arbitrators in Construction Projects.

[01:10:37] Types of Arbitration.

[01:16:06] Managing People's Expectations.

[01:21:04] AI vs. Human Dynamics.

[01:22:07] Timing is Crucial in Divorce.

[01:25:34] Importance of Choosing the Right Professional.

[01:30:25] Lawyers' Willingness to Explain.

[01:34:43] Legal Contributions and Career Insights.

QUOTES

• “You know, if you got to the kids early enough, if you got to families early enough, yours. You could kind of change the trajectory of somebody's life. You can't do that in a lot of other places where you practice law. I mean, you can represent them, you can do the best for them, But you can't always change the direction people are heading in.” - Judge Lester Langer
• “There are ways of helping people deal with negotiation. If there's a history of domestic violence, either by keeping them separated, zooms the perfect you know, medium for allowing people to discuss things and they're not in the same place in the same. Not even in the same city or the same county, you know, but you can then have that negotiation where somebody is not under threat.” - Judge Lester Langer
• “So now mediation serves to help prevent you having to get to litigation. Mediation affords you the opportunity to try and settle your differences, and your problems outside of court so that you don't have to drag yourself, your family, or whoever else might be involved through this whole process and spend all this money trying to get someone else to decide or preside over your situation.” - Raquel Ramirez

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Raquel Ramirez

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raquel-ramirez/

Lester Langer

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lester.langer/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesterlanger/

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Salmon & Dulberg Dispute Resolution: https://sd-adr.com/attorney/lester-langer/