Collaborative Lawyering
/kəˈlæbərətɪv ˈlɔjərɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) A practice in dispute resolution where parties and their lawyers cooperate openly to reach a negotiated settlement without litigation.
The clients preferred collaborative lawyering to avoid the costs and hostility of court battles.
- (n.) A legal process emphasizing transparency, mutual respect, and shared problem-solving among opposing counsel and clients.
Collaborative lawyering encourages candid communication to find mutually beneficial solutions.
Forms
- collaborative lawyering
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Commentary
Emphasizes the non-adversarial nature and procedural transparency distinctive to this method versus traditional litigation.
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