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In collaborative divorce, a relatively new form of dispute resolution, each spouse hires their own attorney, and the two attorneys and their clients negotiate directly with each other without resorting to litigation.

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We have also assisted many clients with locating suitable literary agents, as well as entertainment industry TV and theatrical motion picture agents to attorneys who can negotiate a studio and / or network contract for them.

Their extensive negotiating experience with banks, collection companies and collection attorneys has helped many of our clients save thousands.

Through the established relationships that Golden Financial Services and our attorneys have with the creditors and financial institutions, we can successfully negotiate the debts of our clients at a substantial discount.

Michelle Gershfeld is a debt settlement and bankruptcy attorney who negotiates settlements between clients and their creditors.

Tax debt attorneys provide audit representation, negotiate payment plans on behalf of their clients, and help borrowers settle their tax liability through an offer - in - compromise or for a fraction of the debt.

In addition to Golden Financial Services negotiating and settling clients» debt, and matching them with a state attorney, clients also gain access to the following legal services at no extra cost:

Where possible, in tandem with our corporate attorneys, we attempt to negotiate amicable resolutions to such business disputes but are always ready and willing to pursue our clients» rights and interests in litigation.

To protect the business interests of our health care clients, the firm's attorneys regularly draft, review, revise, and negotiate vendor contracts, employment agreements, non-competition agreements, leases and other documents which govern the essential relationships of health care clients.

Our attorneys participate in employment terminations, employee transfers, changes of ownership, entity liquidations, and represent clients in negotiating collective bargaining agreements.

In order to negotiate reasonable work rules during strike talks, a labor attorney may need to learn enough about the client's business to know what rules the client can live with and what rules will be unworkable.

In addition to retaining individual attorneys in different firms to perform specific legal work, it is commonplace for business and corporate clients to negotiate fees, seek volume discounts, and, for certain types of matters, propose flat fees and contingency / risk forms of billing.

In these cases, you need an attorney who has strong negotiating experience and knows how to deliver for their clients when going up against small to large employers.

They cover the spectrum of life (and strife) as an attorney, «including but not limited to» ridiculous hours and the other sacrifices lawyers (and their families) make, headhunters and lateral movement, client relations, the adversarial system, the art of negotiating, time records and bills, meeting deadlines, document reviews, legal reasoning and argument, cross-examination, business travel, and year - end bonuses.

Our attorneys have structured and negotiated a wide variety of alliances that have resulted in meaningful new opportunities for our clients.

Our attorneys have successfully handled thousands of complex personal injury cases - negotiating and litigating millions of dollars in insurance claims and jury awards for our clients.

In addition to over 30 years of personal injury trial experience in these practice areas, Polk County attorney James O. Cunningham has negotiated out - of - court settlements on behalf of his clients, ensuring them the support they deserve without the delays and pain of an open trial.

Our Los Angeles attorneys helps clients with the process of negotiating and preparing prenuptial agreements to protect their assets, finances, and business interests.

With offices in Bethesda, Silver Spring and Frederick, Maryland, the attorneys at The Eleff Law Group, draft and negotiate prenuptial agreements for clients throughout the region.

Attorney John W. Noonan has extensive experience in California courts and can effectively negotiate sentencing alternatives to keep clients out of jail.

Our attorneys have negotiated settlements of $ 7.1 million, $ 3.75 million and $ 3.5 million for clients injured by the negligence of other drivers.

Clients and their attorneys sit down together for four - way meetings structured with the goals of fair dealing and transparent negotiating.

Our attorneys have in - depth experience in the employment arena and we have an excellent reputation in our legal community for trying cases to verdict, obtaining summary judgment on harassment and discrimination cases, and negotiating significant and favorable settlements on behalf of clients.

At the well - established local Charlotte law firm GPS Law Group, our family law attorneys have extensive experience negotiating and litigating property division disputes for divorce clients.

The insurance company initially offered a settlement of $ 12,000; however, due to the painful extent of his injuries and cost involved in treatment, the Chicago attorney, Jared Staver pushed forward and successfully negotiated for our client to receive a settlement of $ 105,000.

Although many experienced attorneys assume they have been negotiating collaboratively throughout their careers, my experience is that without tailored training and a belief in the «paradigm shift» taught only at a collaborative practice training, the real collaborative process just doesn't happen, and the clients do not receive the benefits that are possible.

We understand that pharmaceutical and medical device claims can be highly stressful and our attorneys aim to avoid lengthy litigation by negotiating optimal resolutions for our clients.

At Kostopolous Law Group, our attorneys have years of experience and success in negotiating down Class X Felony charges for our clients.

In a legal culture where negotiating a deal with a prosecutor or an investigating magistrate is uncommon, and as in - house counsel has no legal privilege, attorney — client privilege should be a main concern in internal investigations.

The real estate attorneys at Spesia & Taylor have worked with corporate and individual clients in negotiating, drafting and executing commercial and residential leases for office space, retail space, restaurant space, residential rental units, as well as in creating, implementing, and protecting easement rights.

The Cochran Firm Disability Lawyers has helped tens of thousands of clients and our disability attorneys have successfully negotiated thousands of SSI and SSDI claims.

And prosecutors may be more willing to negotiate with an attorney who is known for fighting for their clients and taking cases to trial when necessaAnd prosecutors may be more willing to negotiate with an attorney who is known for fighting for their clients and taking cases to trial when necessaand taking cases to trial when necessary.

Maine Employee Rights Group achieved a negotiated resolution whereby the employer reinstated the client to her former position, with back pay and attorneys» fees.

Gibson said a focus on construction law can benefit the attorney's client when negotiating and structuring a construction contract.

On behalf of one of the pre-decree lawyers, Dan and Ted obtained summary judgment and, when the client filed a notice of appeal, they negotiated a walk - away settlement agreement: the ex-wife agreed to dismiss her appeal and the lawyer agreed to dismiss his counterclaim for unpaid attorney's fees.

A flat fee is a fee set at the beginning of the case that is negotiated by the attorney and the client and stays the same no matter how much time and effort the attorney puts into your case.

Toward that end, Buchalter attorneys effectively help clients avoid litigation in the first place, negotiate favorable out - of - court resolutions, or aggressively pursue and defend our clients» interest in court and at trial.

Ultimately, our attorneys spared the client from the time and inconvenience involved in a jury trial and negotiated a settlement of $ 425,000.

Results — Our attorneys are driven by results and have proven their ability to deliver positive outcomes for their clients, securing billions in verdicts and negotiated settlements.

I've done more than 200 consulting projects over the past 30 years that involved the acquisition of business software and systems, most of which included working with my clients» attorneys to assist in negotiating the contracts; so I know what these contracts customarily cover.

Our attorneys negotiate for the relief clients need and are always prepared to take a case to trial if necessary to protect a client's rights and interests.

When he's not trying cases, Mitch uses social media and technology to help good attorneys become great trial lawyers and to show everyone (not just lawyers) how to effectively communicate and negotiate to help their clients and make the world a better place.

Cohen and Cohen attorneys have had great success negotiating on behalf of their clients, having recovered more than $ 50 million for their clients to date.

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EARLE3407 Old Dobbin Road, Montgomery, Alabama 36116 - 1903Home Phone: [phone] Cell Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [email protected] position managing legal discovery and document review with opportunity to assist attorneys with civil litigationBAR ADMISSIONAlabama State Bar, 1999LAW - RELATED EXPERIENCELaw Firm, AlabamaResearch Attorney for Special Projects, Mass Torts Department, November 2001 — February 2008 • Managed Multi-District Litigation (MDL) Document Depository (September 2002 to February 2008) o Reviewed more than 1 million pages of evidentiary documents for litigation purposes and for inclusion in electronic databaseso Coordinated document review assignments with attorneys at local depository and at other sites across the USo Retrieved, reviewed and coded documents in Concordance and Summation legal databaseso Prepared memoranda and spreadsheets providing detailed analysis of discovery materials • Aided attorneys and support staff with processing and preparation of personal injury claims and litigationo Conducted legal research and drafted pleadingso Conducted supplementary online research for additional documents and information pertinent to litigationo Assisted with preparation of correspondence to clients and referring attorneyso Contacted clients for additional information needed in case preparation, litigation, and potential settlementso Prepared and input case intakes and referrals into databaseLaw School, AlabamaStudent Intern, Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program (ADAP), August 1996 — June 1997 • Participated in law school clinical program under third - year law student practice rule (as authorized by Alabama Supreme Court) o Assisted attorneys and advocates in cases involving mentally ill patients confined to state mental health facilitieso Interviewed clients in person (at state facilities) and over the phoneo Worked with clients, attorneys, and social workers to investigate and resolve issues concerning involuntary confinement and treatmento Aided in legal research on an appellate brief submitted to the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (ruling granted in favor of our client) Faculty Research Assistant for Library Services, Bounds Law Library, March 1996 — June 1997 • Prepared research and teaching materials for law school faculty; worked 20 hours per week while matriculating 10 - 15 hours per semester) o Investigated copyright issues related to procuring and reproducing texts for academic useo Conducted legal research using WESTLAW, LEXIS and the InternetADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCEManufacturing Company (MC), Montgomery, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant and Cost Analyst, Materials Purchasing Department, April 1999 — September 2001 • Assisted materials buyers in negotiating and preparing commodities contracts between raw materials suppliers and MC for manufacturing plants in the US and Mexicoo Assisted Legal Department at MC's corporate headquarters with coordination and preparation of documents for litigationo Notified and educated suppliers about MC's freight - on - board policy and its corresponding Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) provisions; result was the reduction of freight claims for both the company and its supplierso Prepared contracts and purchase orders for raw materials and capital projects involving plant maintenanceo Solicited price quotations from current vendors and established Excel spreadsheet format which simplified quote submission process and allowed MC to track and compare usage volumes and costs over timeo Prepared and analyzed cost reports used by materials buyers and production planners in purchasing decisions, including cost reductions, materials consolidation, and selection of vendorso Acted as liaison between vendors and the Purchasing, Transportation and Accounting Departments on issues concerning inbound freight, commercial carriers, and payment terms for commodities, resulting in reductions in freight costs and greater payment discounts for raw materialso Established online databases and printed directories for the Purchasing Department, allowing buyers to have easier and faster access to current vendor informationo Completed Year 2000 (Y2K) compliance project, which involved data collection and communication with MC's past, present, and potential materials suppliers and service providersNot - For - Profit Organization, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant, Combined Federal Campaign, September 1998 — January 1999 • Aided Campaign Director with 1998 Federal Campaigns (CFCs) in City 1 and City 2, which together generated nearly $ 700,000 for more than 1,000 local, national and international charitieso Prepared weekly reports on donations using WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Excel and dBase IVo Wrote script for Talent Showcase at City 1's 1998 CFC Kickoffo Assisted Director with merger of the City 1 and City 2 CFCs in 1999Regional Bank, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant, Year 2000 (Y2K) Department, March — June 1998 • Worked with Vice President of Corporate Projects on short - term project for the bank's Y2K Departmento Analyzed and processed data on Y2K readiness for all branches of Bank throughout the southeastern USo Organized meetings for personnel of Banko Communicated with vendors of computer hardware, software, and office equipment to request information on Y2K complianceo Prepared compliance files for Federal Reserve auditso Prepared in - house memoranda and reports using Microsoft Word and ExcelRecord / Music Promotion Company, AlabamaRecord Pool Co-Founder; Office Manager, September 1990 — December 1991 • Co-founded record pool to enhance promotion of music in Alabama and the southeastern USo Procured and distributed records from major and independent labels for club, radio and mobile disc jockeyso Coordinated jointly sponsored promotional events with record companies, radio stations and clubso Designed, wrote, and published bi-weekly reports and brochures to inform the music industry of the progress and popularity of music and performers in the region, with specific focus on the Alabama music sceneMajor University, AlabamaGraduate Research Assistant, AUM Department of Marketing, June 1989 — August 1990 • Worked 13 - 20 hours per week as a research assistant to Marketing faculty while carrying a full course load in the MBA programo Analyzed consumer surveys used in academic researcho Assisted Conference Chairperson with coordination for Atlantic Marketing Association (AMA) annual meeting (October 1989) o Co-authored five - year index and classification of AMA Proceedings (published Fall 1991) EDUCATIONLaw School, AlabamaJuris Doctor (JD), 1997 • Scholarshipso Seybourn H. Lynne Scholarship, 1996 - 97o Dexter C. Hobbs Memorial Scholarship, 1995 - 96o E. W. Godbey Memorial Scholarship, 1994 - 95 • Honorso Who's Who Among American Law School Students, 1996 - 94o Arthur Davis Shores Award, 1997 • Activitieso Frederick Douglass Moot Court Team Manager, 1996 - 97 Southern Regional Competition, Second Place National Competition, Eighth Placeo John A. Campbell Moot Court Competition, Spring 1996o Black Law Students Association Delegate, BLSA National Convention, 1997 Co-Chairperson, Public Relations Committee, 1996 - 97 Chairperson, Public Relations Committee, 1995 - 96 BLSA President's Award, 1996 and 1997o American Bar Association, 1996 - 97 Entertainment and Sports Industries Forum Intellectual Property Section Law Student Divisiono LAWS Student Group Leader, 1995 - 96Major University, AlabamaMaster of Business Administration (MBA), 1990Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.), 1988 (Major: Marketing — Advertising and Promotion Track) • Honorso Dean's List • Activitieso National Student Advertising Competition Team, 1988 - 90 Seventh District Competition: Third Place, 1990o Marketing Club, 1987 - 90 Vice President — Career Development, 1988 - 89o Public Relations / Advertising (PR / AD) Club, 1988 - 90 Charter Member, 1988 Active in fund - raising and membership driveso Theater Guild, 1988 - 90 Screening Committee, 1989REFERENCESAvailable upon request

Through aggressive and entirely legal negotiating with their employer's corporate attorneys, we were able to free both of our clients from claims against them, the looming career and reputational damage they faced, the scapegoating plans taking shape, and the loss of their contractual rights to continuing salary and benefits, as well as severance..

• Negotiate fees with clients and arrive at a predetermined fee amount that will benefit both client and attorney.

Sales Manager — Duties & Responsibilities Provide operational support across a wide variety of industries Responsible for product inventory, pricing, sales, and logistics Oversee company financials through QuickBooks and Point of Sale Develop a rapport with customers and orient them to various products and services Encourage high customer retention by maintaining friendly, supportive contact with existing clients Study internal literature to become an expert on products and services Interact with support staff and company resources effectively to create the best consumer experience Conduct buying operations to locate and secure quality materials at affordable prices Negotiate and execute contracts with C - Level decision makers Train staff ensuring they understand the brand and adhere to company policies and procedures Maintain comprehensive records detailing pricings, sales, activities reports, and other pertinent data Strictly adhere to budgets and schedules Plan and execute successful special events including grand openings, graduations, etc.. Provide administrative assistance including phones, data entry, and reception as needed Perform legal research assisting attorneys with varied caseloads Represent company brand with poise, integrity, and positivity

Professional Experience Injury Finance (Greenwood Village, CO) 10/2003 — Present Insert Title • Develop business plan, processes, and protocols for a medical treatment finance company • Administer medical liens with healthcare providers to cover patient payment • Hire, train, and manage employees ensuring efficient and effective operations • Interview potential clients, analyze situation, and oversee client selection process • Serve as liaison between Injury Finance and third party attorneys and medical providers • Oversee sales and marketing initiatives ensuring profitable operations • Develop marketing collateral, logo, brand image, and mission statement • Draft website copy and coordinate execution with independent IT contractors • Develop proprietary software in conjunction with a database developer • Negotiate provider contracts and lien settlements with attorneys • Expand into New Mexico and Georgia building business into $ 12 million in annual revenues • Assist with accounting functions including P&L report generation and review

The Chasm Group, LLC and Chasm Institute, LLC (San Bruno, CA) 1997 — 2008 Business Operations Manager • Managed all daily operational tasks for leading multi-million dollar high - tech market strategy consultancy, while providing executive administration to C - level executives and venture capital partners • Developed and managed the firm's annual budget, proposing and implementing expense cuts, producing monthly reports and financial statements, and coordinating with CPA firm for accurate and timely filings • Oversaw all client relationship management efforts while cultivating new business efforts from concept to implementation, providing high - quality service in sales efforts while utilizing new lead tracking system • Negotiated and managed all contracts, stock grants, and financing arrangements, working closely with outside counsel to draft legal documents and resolve LLC - and proprietary - related issues • Led three office space build - outs and two office relocations, managing all aspects of each process under aggressive timeline and budget expectations • Reduced firm telecom expenses by 22 % by streamlining IT objectives, including migration to VOIP phone system, software / hardware purchases, domain renewals, and outsourced technical support • Directed all phases of staff recruitment while creating and implementing all HR policies and programs, including comprehensive employee benefits plans • Supervised multiple administrative staff members, conducted performance appraisals and wage / salary surveys in comparison to incentive program guidelines, and maintained HR files in accordance with legal mandates • Produced all out - going client invoices in an accurate and timely fashion to increase, cash flow and reduce aging receivables, providing consistent attention to overhead costs and vendor arrangements • Administered all company insurance policies, including E&O, general liability, bonds, partner life and disability, conducting annual benefits reviews and employee / company insurance audits • Obtained necessary certificates for consulting contracts while processing federal, state, and local business reporting requirements to maintain licenses and incorporation status • Directed all marketing efforts and oversaw logistical aspects of national educational workshop series, utilizing sponsorship arrangements to offset production costs • Transformed «brochure» website into a dynamic tool to better illustrate company opportunities through relevant case studies, as well as maintaining all other promotional media, including press kits and video Association of California School Administrators (Burlingame, CA) 1993 — 1997 Issues and Planning Committee Coordinator • Executed all phases of event planning and implementation for a membership - driven organization including 23 state committees, 5 task forces, 6 strategic planning conferences, and a conference of 1,500 attendees • Focused on facility evaluations, bid requests, site visits, contract negotiations, and all pre - and post-conference planning processes • Produced statistical and financial reports, including budget projections and cost monitoring for developmental training efforts • Oversaw all participant - level responsibilities, including inquiries, eligibility, registration, correspondence, and billing statements • Managed all legal professional standards calls for Northern California regions, including the processing of attorney authorizations, the preparation of legal assistance letters, and liens on cause of action • Served as second point of contact for computer inquiries and troubleshooting efforts as well as provided back - up executive administrative support for Executive Director, Committee Chairs, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Held responsibility for software installation and hardware configuration while performing weekly AS / 400 backup and report generation

Professional Experience Fortris Financial (Los Angeles, CA) 2008 — Present Portfolio Manager • Manage a universal life policy portfolio with 200 policies and over $ 800 million in face value, leading a three - person staff in the advisement of resource allocation to assets • Negotiate and effectively communicate loan re-payment and asset liquidation strategies to interested parties, including attorneys, institutional investors, brokers, agents and clients • Design and implement processes to sustain and grow AUM, while mitigating losses through effective crisis management • Document loan payments, policy values, medical records associated with policies under management • Resolve policy issues efficiently through effective communication with involved entities