Category Archives: Case Evaluation

How we view information exchange is at the core of efficient dispute resolution

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Michael Zeytoonian

Are the parties willing to focus on resolution by intention and design and not go to court?
What is the most efficient process (the best fit) for your particular dispute situation? Continue reading →

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Why don’t more people use Collaborative Law?

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Michael Zeytoonian

Collaborative Law (“CL”) in civil disputes other than divorce cases have been brainstorming about the expanded use of CL in employment, business, probate, construction and other areas of law. In the spirit of transparency that is an important elem… Continue reading →

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Ask your lawyer for “PDR” and help make the “Alternative” the “Primary”

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Michael Zeytoonian

We use different approaches like mediation, collaborative law, conciliation, case evaluation and our own Integrated Dispute Resolution (“IDR”) to help people solve their problem and we tailor that approach to the specific situation and circumstance… Continue reading →

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Have you checked your assumptions, lately?

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Michael Zeytoonian

Have you ever thought negatively about a person or a situation based on information you thought was accurate but which turned out to be wrong? Continue reading →

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