Building a Successful Collaborative Family Law Practice

Collaborative law engages the unique problem-solving skills of lawyers to achieve settlements that customize outcomes in the way that few courts are able to achieve. Becoming proficient in the area requires time for training and practice to hone these specialized skills. This invaluable resource spotlights the wisdom and practice-derived insights of 25 authors who command vast experience in the trenches of their Collaborative law practices. This unique book details precisely what’s needed to successfully implement a Collaborative family law practice. In clear and concise chapters, these veteran practitioners explain issues such as training, networking, office setting, working in the inter-professional environment, the importance of the first meeting, and steps to avoid impasse. Accessible to attorneys new to collaborative practice as well as to those more experienced in the practice, this tool-kit is a unique resource for attorneys responding to the tremendous growth of collaborative practice.