The Collaborative Process


The Collaborative Law Process is a streamlined conflict resolution option that saves time, money and stress. It avoids litigation and instead involves a series of five or six round-table meetings between the parties and their collaboratively trained lawyers. During these meetings, the parties discuss the problem and its resolution.


There are no court filings, depositions, or hearings. The parties craft their own rules for protecting shared information, thus preserving privacy. Resolution moves at a pace that matches the needs of the parties, typically in a matter of weeks and at a fraction of the cost of traditional litigation.


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The Collaborative Process


The Collaborative Law Process is a streamlined conflict resolution option that saves time, money and stress. It avoids litigation and instead involves a series of five or six round-table meetings between the parties and their collaboratively trained lawyers. During these meetings, the parties discuss the problem and its resolution.


There are no court filings, depositions, or hearings. The parties craft their own rules for protecting shared information, thus preserving privacy. Resolution moves at a pace that matches the needs of the parties, typically in a matter of weeks and at a fraction of the cost of traditional litigation.


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BEGIN


  • Consult with Collaboratively Trained Lawyer

Identify Client Goals and Ideal Outcomes  


✓Choose the Collaborative Process and Invite Other Party(ies) 

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COLLABORATE 


  • Parties and Collaborative Lawyers Meet Together


✓ Discuss and Sign Collaborative Participation Agreement 


✓ Discuss each party’s goals and develop strategies to meet them


  • Set Timelines for Future Meetings
  • Exchange relevant information 
  • Other team members? (Counselors, financial advisors, appraisers, etc.)

 

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RESOLVE 


  • Navigate around potholes on the road to resolution
  • Brainstorm solutions
  • Draft Settlement Agreement
  • Sign Settlement Agreement.
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Let’s Sit Down

and Solve the Problem