Understanding Collaborative Family Law: Leading Lawyers on Navigating the Collaborative Process, Working with Clients, and Analyzing the Latest Trends (Inside the Minds)

Understanding Collaborative Family Law provides an authoritative, insider's perspective on the evolution of this growing dispute resolution process. Featuring experienced collaborative attorneys from across the country, this book guides the reader through how collaborative law began, why it is becoming so popular, and what the benefits are for lawyers, clients, and the legal community as a whole. These top lawyers explore strategies for introducing the collaborative method to clients, with a focus on identifying suitable clients, developing trust, reviewing participation agreements, engaging the other party, and addressing concerns about the process. From best practices for conducting four-way meetings to the intricacies of consulting with specialists and experts, these collaborators reveal proven advice for working as a team and focusing on the best interests of the client. Additionally, these leaders analyze recent trends and future predictions for this practice area, discussing topics such as the impact of the economy, the expansion of the international collaborative community, and the passage of the Uniform Collaborative Law Act. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts on the keys to success within this burgeoning field.

Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives and lawyers (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world's most respected companies and firms nationwide. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession, or topic is heading and the most important issues for the future. Each author has been selected based upon their experience and C-level standing within the professional community.

Chapters Include:

1. Harry L. Tindall and Angela Pence England, Partners, Tindall & England PC
2. Regina A. DeMeo, Senior Counsel, Joseph, Greenwald & Laake PA
3. Lisa R. Murray, Partner, Chase, Berenstein and Murray
4. Nanci A. Smith, Owner, Nanci A. Smith PLLC
5. Rachel L. Virk, Attorney-at-Law, Rachel L. Virk PC
6. Terri Harrington, Partner, Harrington Brewster and Clein PC
7. Alan E. Freed, Principal, Paule, Camazine & Blumenthal PC
8. Maury White, Founder, Maury White Law Offices
9. Norma Levine Trusch, Solo Practitioner, Norma Levine Trusch, Attorney at Law
10. Diana Deyo Ryan, Partner, Kaman, Berlove, Marafioti, Jacobstein & Goldman LLP
11. Susan L. Amato, Attorney-at-Law, Law Offices of Susan L. Amato
12. Nancy K. Brodzki, Partner and Founder, Nancy K. Brodzki PA
13. Frederick J. Glassman, Founding Partner, Mayer & Glassman Law Corporation
14. Forrest (Woody) Mosten, Collaborative Attorney and Mediator, Los Angeles, and Adjunct Professor of Law, UCLA School of Law, The Law and Mediation Office of Forrest S. Mosten
15. Pauline H. Tesler, Partner, Tesler, Sandmann and Fishman, Interdisciplinary Team