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Avoiding Pitfalls when Mediating and Arbitrating Family Law Matters

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Avoiding Pitfalls when Mediating and Arbitrating Family Law Matters

Avoiding Pitfalls when Mediating and Arbitrating Family Law Matters
December 4, 2014 | 9:00 – 10:30 AM
Sponsored by: King County Bar Association
Spotlight on JAMS Panelists: Hon. Paula Casey (Ret.) and Hon. Eric B. Watness (Ret.)

Created to help advocates prepare for mediation; learn how to
  • Best take advantage of resolution through private mediation and arbitration
  • Streamline the process for efficient and effective sessions
Mediation Topics
  • How to prepare clients for the mediation process.
  • What documents and information is critical to have available during mediation.
  • How to deal with emotional and family dynamics.
  • Special considerations when children are involved.
  • How to get past impasse.
  • Planning for closure and a durable final agreement.
Arbitration Topics
  • Pros and cons of various formats for presenting family law matters to an arbitrator, i.e., on the papers, argument from lawyers only, in-person hearing with testimony.
  • How to present your issues and organize your documents to assist the arbitrator.

Location:
King County Bar Association Conference Room
1200 Fifth Avenue, Suite 700
Seattle, WA 98101

or Webcast

For further details and to register, please visit the KCBA events page.

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King County Bar Association Conference Room
1200 Fifth Avenue, Suite 700
Seattle, Washington

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