Podcast with Shiloh Coleman in Austin, Texas

Melanie Atha - the Peacemaking Potential of Collaborative Dispute Resolution  (Click link to hear hear the podcast)

"In this first episode of the two-part podcast, we discussed:

• The importance of protecting the dignity of the parties to any dispute
• How non-legal neutral professionals, such as mental health and finance experts, can help to shed light on difficult situations for everyone involved
• Why parties who both see the need to preserve a relationship are perhaps the best candidates for the collaborative approach to resolution
• Why the clients themselves are responsible for driving this movement towards a more peaceful approach to dispute resolution
• The ways that this collaborative approach can lead to transformational moments, not just for the clients, but for the lawyers who participate in the process as well

Every situation is unique, and some matters will always require litigation, but hopefully this episode sheds light on one more possibility. Talk to your own attorney about the options available in your state (this podcast is of course not to be taken as legal advice).
I hope you enjoy this episode on the purpose in the process of collaborative resolution!"

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