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Since the first edition of Pauline Tesler's groundbreaking book, Collaborative Law, there has been an explosion of interest in this dispute resolution method. Now substantially revised and considerably expanded, Collaborative Law serves both as a comprehensive introduction to collaborative legal practice for those new to the area as well as a current reference for more experienced practitioners. Reflecting the developing interest in collaborative representation, this new edition covers the theoretical and practical advances made in the field and features significant additional information on topics such as ethics, marketing, and public education, as well as new forms for use in a collaborative law practice. Explaining the goals and processes of collaborative law, this guide serves as a broad introduction for practitioners new to the area as well as a current reference for more experienced practitioners. Tesler clearly discussesthe core concepts, techniques, and approaches that really work. Topics include: An overview of collaborative law The three stages of a collaborative case Concepts and tools for effective collaborative family law practice Key moments in a collaborative representation Statutes, rules, standards, and protocols Sample documents and forms Marketing your collaborative practice Collaborative law beyond family law, and more

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Pauline H. Tesler of Mill Valley, CA also practices family law in San Francisco, where she has been a state-certified Family Law Specialist since 1984. After years of providing litigation and appellate assistance to clients, Ms. Tesler has become a pioneer in expanding awareness of collaborative law in the United States and internationally. Her practice with clients is now limited to collaborative law, mediation, consultations, and second opinions. Ms. Tesler is a founder of the Bay Area Collaborative Law Group and of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, and founding co-editor of The Collaborative Review, the first publication in the United States to focus on this powerful new dispute-resolution option. Ms. Tesler writes and speaks frequently about collaborative law in the United States, Canada, and Europe, and trains and mentors lawyers in how to achieve the ""paradigm shift"" required for effective collaborative law practice.

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