Daniel Margolin to be main presenter for NBI CLE on Collaborative Divorce
On July 8th from noon to 1:30 pacific time, Daniel Margolin of Stephens & Margolin LLP will be the main presenter for the National Business Institutes national teleconference CLE on Collaborative Law in Family Disputes.
The agenda for the presentation is as follows:
A. Definition of Collaborative Law
I. Overview of Collaborative Law
B. History of Practice
C. Benefits vs. Litigation
D. Comparison With Mediation
II. Initiating a Collaborative Case
A. Initial Consultation/Client Education
B. Client Retainer Agreement
C. Collaborative Agreement
D. Pleadings
III. Working a Collaborative Case
A. Information Gathering – Attorney Teleconference
B. Four-Way Meetings
C. Settlement
IV. Collaborative Techniques and Skills
A. Interest Based Negotiations
B. Neutral Experts
C. Tone, Language and Client Control
D. Overcoming Impasse
V. Getting a Practice Started
A. Organizing a Local Group
B. Working With Other Professionals
C. Help From Judiciary
