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Shifting Perspective as a Way to Get Unstuck in a Negotiation

Shifting Perspective as a Way to Get Unstuck in a Negotiation

by admin | Jul 22, 2025 | Conflict Resolution, Conscientious Counsel, Insights, Negotiation

It has happened to all of us as lawyers. We have the perfect position. It is solid not only legally, but also factually. And even if you throw the law and the facts out the window, the only logical and practical outcome is clearly the way that you see it. Everything...
Who are Good Candidates for Family Law Mediation?

Who are Good Candidates for Family Law Mediation?

by admin | Jan 27, 2025 | Conflict Resolution, Family Law, Insights

When looking for an alternative to traditional divorce litigation, mediation is an attractive option for couples because it tends to be more cost effective and gives families the best opportunity to move forward in a positive manner post-divorce. Using a...
4 Proven Alternative Dispute Resolution Techniques Anyone Can Practice

4 Proven Alternative Dispute Resolution Techniques Anyone Can Practice

by admin | Nov 8, 2022 | Conflict Resolution, Insights

Dispute resolution: It’s not just for lawyers. Anyone can benefit from the communication techniques which are fundamental to the practice of dispute Dispute resolution: It’s not just for lawyers. Anyone can benefit from the communication techniques which are...
20 Lessons from 20 Years in Family Law

20 Lessons from 20 Years in Family Law

by admin | Nov 8, 2022 | Conflict Resolution, Family Law, Insights, Negotiation

Family law cases are a highly complex mixture of finances, emotions, and parenting dynamics combined with the application of a set of laws that can be both flexible and rigid at the same time. Each family presents their own specific set of facts unique to them. While...
The Battle Scars of Family Law

The Battle Scars of Family Law

by admin | Nov 8, 2022 | Conflict Resolution, Family Law, Insights, Negotiation

In family law, there is no substitute for experience. The battle scars of experience help guide strategy and negotiations in difficult cases, and it is important to have an attorney who has some battle scars leading a complex case. Battle scars also provide an...
Video Series – Episode 1: General Overview of a Divorce Case

Video Series – Episode 1: General Overview of a Divorce Case

by admin | Feb 9, 2021 | Conflict Resolution, Conscientious Counsel, Insights

I am so pleased to publish the first episode in a four-part video series on my new firm, my process for helping clients resolve their family law disputes, and an overview of the lawyer-client relationship. Episode 1 covers a general overview of a divorce case, the...

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