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20th Annual Northwest Dispute Resolution Conference a Huge Success!
Nearly 400 people participated in the Northwest Dispute Resolution Conference this year. Presenters and participants from all over the Northwest (Washington, Oregon & Idaho), and from Arizona, California, Massachusetts, Montana, Texas, Canada…
ContinuePosted by Kathleen Wareham on April 16, 2013 at 5:08pm
A Mediator’s Assessment of Safety Issues and Concerns
The Viola J. Taliaferro Family and Children Mediation Clinic and the Indiana University Maurer School of Law have been studying screening for intimate partner violence and/or abuse in family mediation for several years. …
ContinuePosted by Paul W. McVicker on April 16, 2013 at 10:30am
Supreme Court Proposes Collaborative Law Rules
Report of the ADR Section Legislative Committee
On April 5, 2013 the Washington Supreme Court entered an Order on the adoption of Collaborative Law Rules. A copy of the complete order with the proposed Rules is here:…
ContinuePosted by Paul W. McVicker on April 10, 2013 at 8:00am
Collaborative Practice Results in More Satisfied Clients
Most family law attorneys are familiar with the saying: "A good settlement is when both parties are equally unhappy." Striving for a better outcome than mutual unhappiness, more and more lawyers are learning the Collaborative process to help…
ContinuePosted by J. Mark Weiss on February 11, 2013 at 2:25pm
A Critique of Collaborative Divorce Law
by Douglas P. Becker
Legislation has been proposed to establish collaborative law as an out-of-court system for divorces in Washington.…
ContinuePosted by Paul W. McVicker on January 22, 2013 at 6:35pm — 1 Comment
Useful Practices in Mediation Report
Hot off the presses! Read the Survey of Northwest Mediators…
ContinuePosted by Adrienne Keith on January 17, 2013 at 2:00pm
Can lawyer-mediator’s write up legal documents?
In 2012, the WSBA Rules of Professional Conduct Committee issued Advisory Opinion #2223, concluding that lawyers acting as a mediator may not ethically write up a Property Settlement Agreement, Order of Child Support, or Parenting Plan for…
ContinuePosted by Mark Baumann on December 19, 2012 at 2:46pm
ADR Legislative Committee Study: Harmonizing the FFA & UMA
Posted by Paul W. McVicker on December 14, 2012 at 4:34am
Early Stage Mediation - There is no Down Side.
Late mediation has been around for decades. While late stage mediation (close to a trial date) may avoid trials, clients today are interested in further reducing…
ContinuePosted by Sherman L. Knight on December 12, 2012 at 10:25pm
Lawyers as Problem Solvers and Warriors
Lawyers are, at least in large part, problem solvers. As litigators we deal with vibrant conflict, disputants who want to resolve their differences ... or not. As transactional lawyers we deal with the possibility for conflict in the future and…
ContinuePosted by John Shaffer on July 8, 2011 at 4:30pm
Welcome to the WSBA ADR Section's website and to your ADR network! This is a valuable resource, not just for members of the Section, but for anyone interested in dispute resolution.
It's a place where anyone can learn more about dispute resolution options. Then you can search for a dispute resolution professional, review the profiles of any member and find a professional that you'd like to work with.
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This website will be constantly changing as we continue to grow and as we all add content, upload resources, and become active in the discussions. The more it's used the more valuable it will be.
So come on in, take a look around, and make yourself at home.
Save the date: September 10
2013 ADR Section Annual Meeting
Red Lion Hotel in downtown Seattle. Watch for details.
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Jeff Bean replied to Adrienne Keith's discussion 'Agenda for 6/12/13 committee meeting' in the group Membership Committee
Adrienne Keith added a discussion to the group Membership Committee
Agenda for 6/12/13 committee meeting
THIS WEDNESDAY, 6/12/2013, is our next meeting. Meeting time: Noon.Meeting location: Call-in – number of 1-866-577-9294, code 5016527. Agenda:1. Welcome2. Discuss 2013-2014 budget proposal.3. Begin discussion of committee preparations for annual meeting.4. Adjourn (1pm).See More
Mark Baumann updated an event
De-escalating intense emotions: The secrets of a hostage negotiator at Seattle
June 10, 2013 from 12pm to 1:30pm
Hostage negotiators are trained to handle intense situations and emotions. Learn their secrets from a former Seattle Police Department hostage negotiator. Trained by the FBI and with decades of experience, Bruce Wind will share his secrets in the first 60 minutes of this seminar. A panel of three lawyers, Joe Shaub, Molly Kenny and Mark Baumann, all experienced with high conflict cases will discuss how the techniques can be used in litigation, counseling and mediation environments.…See More
Jeff Bean might attend Arthur Ortiz's eventHRM Seattle at The Good Shepherd Center - Wallingford
June 4, 2013 from 4pm to 6pm
How many mediators does it take to resolve a foreclosure? Come ask! WA Foreclosure Mediation Advocate Panel 6/4 at 4. http://tinyurl.com/d383lr4See More
Arthur Ortiz posted an eventHRM Seattle at The Good Shepherd Center - Wallingford
June 4, 2013 from 4pm to 6pm
How many mediators does it take to resolve a foreclosure? Come ask! WA Foreclosure Mediation Advocate Panel 6/4 at 4. http://tinyurl.com/d383lr4See More
Arthur Ortiz posted a status"How many mediators does it take to resolve a foreclosure? WA Foreclosure Mediation Advocate Panel 6/4 at 4. http://tinyurl.com/d383lr4"
Nancy Parsons is attending Mark Baumann's eventDe-escalating intense emotions: The secrets of a hostage negotiator at Seattle
June 10, 2013 from 12pm to 1:30pm
Hostage negotiators are trained to handle intense situations and emotions. Learn their secrets from a former Seattle Police Department hostage negotiator. Trained by the FBI and with decades of experience, Bruce Wind will share his secrets in the first 60 minutes of this seminar. A panel of three lawyers, Joe Shaub, Molly Kenny and Mark Baumann, all experienced with high conflict cases will discuss how the techniques can be used in litigation, counseling and mediation environments.…See More
Dee Knapp posted an event
Professional Mediation Training at Dispute Resolution Center of King County, Good Shepherd Center
June 22, 2013 to June 29, 2013
Basic Mediation TrainingJune 22, 24, 26, 27, 29, 2013 8:30 AM-5:30 PMA 40-hour intensive training designed to teach the skills needed to become a professional facilitative mediator. This training model uses the interest-based approach common in community dispute resolution. You will learn to be a neutral third party, manage highly charged negotiations, and empower clients to find solutions that meet everyone's needs.Registration fee $850 or $800 if registered 10 days before training beginsGroup…See More
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Expectation and regret: a concerning review of U.S. mediation devevlopment
Peter Adler, Ph.D., a long time advocate for mediation, published Expectation and Regret: A Look Back at How Mediation has fared in the U.S, as a full article and as a shorter blog post, both available at mediate.com,…Continue
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Started by Mark Baumann May 15.
Seeking volunteers for ADR Section, Media and Communications Committee
The Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, Media and Communications Committee, is actively seeking committee members and a new Committee Chair. Knowledge in social media or…Continue
Started by Anamaria Gil Feb 2.
Civil Collaborative Law Training
Free Collaborative Law Training for all KCBA Collaborative Section MembersThe King County Bar Association was the first county bar association in the country to create a Collaborative Law Section and is taking a new leadership role by being the…Continue
Started by Adrienne Keith Jan 22.
Association for Conflict Resolution Retreat Key note Thomas Moore
THOMAS MOORE, author of Care of the Soul, Dark Nights of the Soul and The Re-Enchantment of Everyday Life will be our keynote workshop leader all weekend! Additional speakers will also present on topics to help you revive your soul.The ACR…Continue
Started by Debra Synovec Jan 7.
UW Law Wanting ADR/Mediation Mentors for 1Ls
The University of Washington School of Law is wanting mentors for first-year law students. They specifically asked for mentors in the field of ADR/Mediation. It's an area that has a lot of student interest and not so many mentors. Your chance to…Continue
Started by WSBA ADR Sep 27, 2012.
REMINDER: Renew Your Section Membership 2 Replies
This has been a rich, busy, and exciting year for the ADR Section (watch for the Annual Report), with much more in the pipeline (watch for announcements) for the new term.The new membership year begins on Monday, October 1st. Please remember to…Continue
Started by Rina Goodman. Last reply by Jeff Bean Oct 2, 2012.
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Uniform Collaborative Law Act
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