Description

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"When I began reading this book, I could not put it down until I had read every page. This is THE book for building a collaborative family law practice. Forrest Mosten and Adam Cordover have assembled an amazing collection of collaborative professionals to explain in detail the essential keys to successfully establishing a collaborative practice."
- Harry L Tindall, Lawyer and Collaborative Professional, Houston, TX

This book spotlights the wisdom and practice-derived insights of 25 authors who command vast experience in the trenches of their Collaborative practices. Step-by-step, the book details the what's needed to implement a practice: training, networking, office setting, working in the inter-professional environment, the importance of the first meeting, and steps to avoid impasse are all explained clearly and concisely.

Accessible to both 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.

"This is essential reading for anyone looking to establish a high-quality practice focused on helping families find peace and resolution. The diversity of practice approaches, professional disciplines, and personal insights makes this book an invaluable resource for all professionals who want to join the growing numbers of us committed to changing the culture of family law in a positive way for families."
- Susan Hansen, Collaborative Family Lawyer and Mediator, Milwaukee, WI

About the Author

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Forrest "Woody" Mosten is a Collaborative Attorney (Certified Family Law Specialist) and mediator in Los Angeles who handles matters involving substantial assets and high conflict, generally in an interdisciplinary team. He is a full-time peacemaker and never goes to court on any case. Adam B. Cordover is a collaborative attorney and Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator in Tampa, Florida. He practices exclusively in private dispute resolution and is managing attorney of Family Diplomacy: A Collaborative Law Firm.