| Collaborative Law |  | Author: Pauline H. Tesler
Publisher: American Bar Association
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
Pages: 242
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Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 5.9 x 0.6
ISBN: 1570739315
Dewey Decimal Number: 346.730166
EAN: 9781570739316
ASIN: 1570739315
Publication Date: September 25, 2001
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The first book that explains how to understand and practice collaborative law This unique new handbook explains this emerging dispute resolution model of collaborative law that is helping family lawyers bring their clients through the divorce passage with integrity and satisfaction. Collaborative Law describes how this approach engages the unique problem-solving skills of lawyers to achieve settlements that creatively and appropriately customize outcomes in the way that few courts are able to achieve. In the collaborative process, fees and costs are minimized, high-quality legal counsel and negotiating assistance are built in, and the ability of divorcing spouses to cooperate and coparent is maximized to a dramatic extent. Pauline H. Tesler, a noted authority in this emerging field, explains the goals of collaborative law and elaborates on the various stages of a collaborative representation in this new manual. She teaches a number of concepts, techniques, and approaches in Collaborative Law that really work. Once these tools are understood, they can easily be incorporated into a family law practice, from the first communication with a client through to the final stages of the divorce process. Other chapters of Collaborative Law cover the unique ethical considerations for collaborative lawyers, how to develop and market a collaborative law practice, identifying and planning for the key moments in a collaborative representation, and a complete array of published and online resources for both lawyers as well as clients in this increasingly important area of family law. In collaborative law representation, clear, complete and well-crafted documents that explain the responsibility of each party are essential. This book provides the purpose behind each of these documents as well as sample forms ready to be adapted to your own use. An accompanying diskette includes the book's many sample forms. These documents include a phone screen form, sample letters, a sample collaborative retainer agreement, principles and guidelines for the practice of collaborative law, wording about collaborative representation and future dispute resolution to include in marital settlement agreements, withdrawal and termination notices, and a client evaluation form. In addition, the manual includes a user-friendly, question-and-answer handbook, which is designed to orient clients to the collaborative process. This Handbook for Clients is also included on the diskette and may be reproduced for client use. 264 pages + diskette
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Collaborative Bible November 19, 2003
Gene Seltzer (Berkeley, CA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
As an attorney engaged in collaborative practice, I make more use of Pauline Tesler's book than any other practice resource. Beyond explaining the basic collaborative philosophy in clear terms, her book provides the practical, step-by-step tools that a practitioner needs to get through the challenging parts of the process.
Through the book, the collaborative process broken down into key stages with specific achievement landmarks and goals. Detailed forms and documents for the process are provided in the text and on a diskette. It is the kind of book you can pick up before a collaborative meeting to develop a concise checklist to cover.
For me, it's the Bible of Collaborative Practice. Although in-person training is preferable, I believe that just studying this book can provide an attorney with all the basic tools of collaborative practice.
Collaborative Law - Review November 13, 2003
Pauline Tesler's book is the definitive text in rapidly growing field of collaborative law. Ms. Tesler's collaborative training seminars have now been presented to thousands of lawyers in the United States, Canada and Europe and her book is the core reference resource in this field. This book is an indispensible resource for lawyers who wish to extend their divorce practices into this rapidly emerging practice area.
Tesler has written the definitive work on Collaborative Law November 13, 2003
Norma Levine Trusch (Houston, TX USA)
Pauline Tesler's book is essential reading for any family lawyer who is interested in practicing collaborative law. It is a priceless resource that should be on the shelf of every family law practitioner who is willing to make the paradigm shift from adversarial gladiator to counselor and healer. The collaborative law movement owes Tesler a vote of gratitude for translating Stu Webb's simple concept into a brilliantly thought-out system that can be easily understood and followed. Since reading it the first time I have referred to it almost weekly.
Guide to providing "representation without litigation" November 13, 2003
Honey Hastings (Amherst, NH USA)
Pauline Tesler clearly explains this new form of lawyering that keeps family disputes, especially divorces, out of court. The book includes forms, checklists, and other essential practice aids for lawyers offering this service to clients. While it is addressed to lawyers, a person considering using Collaborative Law for his/her case will find it very informative.
Invaluable Resource November 14, 2003
Karen A. Plax (Leawood, KS USA)
Pauline Tesler's book, Collaborative Law, is an outstanding resource for attorneys interested in transforming the litigious divorce process into a client-oriented, principled, and efficient way to solve the problems associated with ending a marital relationship. It not only explains the principles of collaborative family law but provides substantial guidance in making the paradigm shift to this innovative approach and comes with a disk with a core collection of forms needed to get started as a collaborative lawyer. As a family law attorney for over 27 years and a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers I found this book to be invaluable. Nonlawyers will also find this book helpful in finding a better way to divorce. Collaborative family law is growing throughout the U.S. and Canada--and Pauline Tesler has played a leading role in this through her lectures and this fine book.
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