Conflict seems to enter our lives at the most unwelcome times. If you find yourself in a conflict and need professional help to resolve it, you have a wonderful opportunity to: 

* resolve the conflict out of court (thereby avoiding the $, stress and time involved in litigation)

* jointly arrive at an acceptable, win/win solution with the other party (versus having a win/lose or lose/lose decision imposed by a judge or arbitrator)

* choose a process that is dignified and respectful, thus allowing the relationship to survive the conflict (especially important in families and close business relationships)

How do you do this? There are two methods or processes:

1. Mediation: a mediator assists the parties in the process of arriving at an acceptable solution

2. Collaboration: to collaborate is to work together. Collaboration is a team process for resolving conflicts.

As most disputes involve:
 
legal issues
financial issues and
emotional issues

the collaborative team is composed of lawyers to handle the legal issues, financial specialists to handle the financial issues, and mental health professionals to handle the emotional issues.

If you want to prevent a conflict or resolve one that is currently underway and wish to do so using the methods of mediation or collaboration, please call:

The Law Office of Jane Iddings
707-292-9121
Sonoma, Napa and Marin Counties (California)

See these professional profiles:
*International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

*Nolo Press Lawyer Directory

• Avoid court
• Participate in a respectful, dignified process
• Decrease stress, time and $
• Preserve relationships
• Create win/win solutions