I just finished the second of two mediations, successfully I might add, in which I was informally called upon to bridge some troubled waters. Though taxing, no tax issues were involved, but I derived much satisfaction from being able to help, as well as some cash.

Well, here’s STJ Lew (right spelling) Carluzzo getting into the act, via a designated hitter courtesy of Chief Judge Colvin. The matter is Charles T. & Mary A. Bruce, Docket No. 29005-10, filed 5/9/13.

Here’s the story: “… the Joint Motion for Appointment of a Mediator Pursuant to Rule 124(b)(5) is granted, and this case is assigned to Special Trial Judge Lewis R. Carluzzo for purposes of conducting the mediation, to be concluded by not later than May 17, 2013. It is further

“ORDERED that Special Trial Judge Lewis R. Carluzzo shall have access to the Court’s files and any other documents held by the trial judge and shall have authority to direct or order the parties to provide further information to aid him with his consideration of and his assistance with this case.” Order, p. 1.

And by the way, guys, to keep y’all focused, “…this case remains calendared for trial at the Court’s May 20, 2013 Mobile, Alabama trial session.” Order, p. 2.

Go to it, STJ Lew.