Can I Use an Attorney Who Hasnt Been Trained?
Often attorneys who have not been trained and have not gained experience in the Collaborative Process think they are cooperative and pragmatic enough to participate in a Collaborative case and that the Collaborative Process is not dramatically different from how they practice. Very little of law school or traditional practice prepares an attorney for the Collaborative Process. Specifically trained Collaborative Attorney’s have undergone a change in their thinking that differs greatly from untrained attorneys. They have developed a unique skill set necessary for the Collaborative Process to succeed. Moreover, the Collaborative Process requires a written agreement with rules that fundamentally distinguishes the trained Collaborative Attorney from even the most cooperative and well-intended untrained attorney. Therefore, your chances of success are greatly increased if both Attorneys are sufficiently trained in the Collaborative Process.
