Sentences with phrase «mediation clients options»

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Lawyers again have a role in advising their clients in mediation and to help them limit the options to be considered or presented.

I have come to strongly believe that a mediated settlement is often the best option for clients involved in these disputes and if mediation fails, arbitration can be preferable to a court action.

For many years she served on the International Trademark Association's Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee and frequently uses options such as trademark mediation to find quick and creative ways to resolve client disputes and solve client problems.

Mediation is an extremely useful tool in the armoury of any conflict resolution professional and in the range of options available to clients to manage the risks they face in unresolved disputes.

Building on our present Legal Research & Writing program, which will remain, we shall introduce our students to a range of skills including: talking to their clients, making a business arrangement with them, offering case - specific counselling and advice, coaching clients on procedures and strategy, reviewing options and alternatives for problem - solving with them, supporting client self - help and self - care, talking to and negotiating with the other side (s), participating as advocates for clients in mediation and other settlement processes, and a variety of hearings processes.

Clients involved in an uncontested divorce may want to explore mediation options.

Even though the piece seems very focused on litigation and court processes it is important for lawyers to discuss with clients other process options, including negotiation and mediation.

We help many of our clients avoid the stress and costs associated with litigating a case by exploring alternative options such as mediation, arbitration and collaborative divorce.

Bc Family Mediation and BC Family Arbitration are viable options for our BC family law clients.

All litigation lawyers are required to inform clients of the option and desirability of resolving disputes by mediation.

Although mediation was introduced as a voluntary process by Practice Direction 31 issued by the Judiciary, it is mandatory for all litigation lawyers to inform clients of the option and desirability of resolving disputes by mediation.

He brings to mediation decades of experience helping clients who face difficult problems — in litigation, in business affairs or in personal matters — understand where they are, what risks they face, and what options are available to them, and guiding them to successful resolutions.

Divorce is a sensitive topic and in order for the divorce mediation attorney to help the couple come up with options, he or she must understand what is important to the clients.

Participants will summarize the divorce mediation process so they can counsel their clients effectively regarding constructive options in the divorce process.

I also offer other divorce options for clients who are using another mediator, or those with a spouse who does not want to participate in mediation.

When mediation is not an option, I work with clients individually as a divorce coach and provide education and support as they work through the legal and emotional processes of divorce.

Below, I list some of the barriers I believe many clients experience when considering family mediation as an option and during the mediation process.

How are we helping our clients to fully understand the mediation process (and other process options)?

In addition, the Collaborative lawyer, must fully explain the various process options available for resolving a legal matter, including mediation, and litigation, and be direct with the client about the collaborative process, the pros and cons, as well as the risks involved.

While a Massachusetts ruling mandates that lawyers notify prospective divorce clients about the option of using alternate dispute resolution (ADR) methods such as Mediation or Collaborative Practice, many attorneys do not do so.

Trained in mediation at Harvard Law School, Mr. Borger offers clients the option of mediating rather than litigating family law disputes between spouses, domestic partners, or significant others.

Having had mediation training at the Harvard Law School, and recognizing that contentious, litigated divorces benefit no one, and often cause more harm than good, Mr. Borger offers clients the option of mediating rather than litigating family law disputes.

Trained in mediation at Harvard Law School, Gary offers clients the option of mediating rather than litigating family law disputes between spouses, domestic partners, or significant others.

Throughout the course of divorce mediation, the lawyer informs the client of his / her legal rights and options, coaches the client, comes up with effective settlement ideas based on the lawyer's experience and knowledge, and prepares the necessary divorce papers when the agreement is signed.

Below, I list some of the barriers I believe many clients experience when considering family mediation as an option and read more

Below, I list some of the barriers I believe many clients experience when considering family mediation as an option and face during the mediation process.

Having had mediation training at the Harvard Law School, and recognizing that contentious, litigated divorces benefit no one, and often cause more harm than good, Gary offers clients the option of mediating rather than litigating family law disputes.

She focuses on helping divorcing couples to resolve conflict through mediation, collaborative practice, and negotiation, offering clients options for resolving disputes in a civilized, respectful, and cost - effective manner without going to court.

When clients come to my office, I inform them of all the options that are available to them to resolve their marital and family issues, which include mediation, collaborative law and litigation.

In my experience and that of my clients, divorce mediation is the process that is affordable, efficient, and gentler than other options.

If we recommend that the clients do not move forward with divorce mediation, we will usually inform the clients of other options that may be appropriate such as a collaborative process or even litigation.

Collaborative Law and mediation are cost - effective process options which allow clients to retain more control over the outcomes of their cases, than traditional court process.

Consistent with this commitment, in 2006, we became the first family and divorce mediators in the country to acquire and use large (37») flat panel television monitors with our clients during all mediation sessions — to consider and develop divorce planning options.

For clients, there is an enumeration of the practical steps in choosing among the process options, namely representation by attorneys, mediation, and collaborative practice.

Having completed collaborative practice and mediation training, he can also offer his matrimonial clients a more diverse range of options in solving what can be the most difficult and emotional issue in their lives.

Kathleen brings her years of experience and the tools from her mediation and collaborative training to all aspects of her practice and is able to offer her clients various options for dispute resolution that will best fit their individual needs.

In another of our innovations and in an effort to provide greater options to our clients facing challenges of distance or time, Divorce Resolutions ®, Colorado Center for Divorce Mediation ™, now offers iDivorce ™.

Although litigation is generally the most profitable work for divorce lawyers, we encourage our clients to first consider alternatives such as the mediation process or a collaborative divorce before deciding that court is the only option.

In 2006, we realized this goal, becoming the first family and divorce mediation practice in the country to abandon our sole reliance on «old - school» presentation - style «flip charts» to chronicle mediation discussions and to consider and develop with our clients divorce planning options and scenarios.

His practice has focused on providing clients with options so they can divorce in a healthy way, including mediation and Collaborative Divorce.

Our divorce attorneys offer clients creative alternatives to help them transition from being an intact family to a divorced family — options such as collaborative divorce, divorce mediation, and traditional negotiated settlements.

Drawing upon her experience, Sharon uses mission - based marketing and program development to generate awareness, understanding and trust around divorce mediation as a healthier option for separation and divorce well before a client's first consultation.

Family law attorneys increasingly use mediation as a way to help them craft custom child custody plans for their clients, and it may be a good option for you.

From now on I'm going to speak about your practice and not your collaborative practice because if you're like most of our clients who are involved with Collaborative divorce you're planning to offer this as an option along with mediation (if you do mediate) and litigation.

I will explore the advantages for clients and lawyers of these options and discuss their connection to mediation.