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Mediation for Lawyers

Name: Mediation for Lawyers
Brand: CCH Australia
SKU: 9781921485695
Price: 679.00 HKD
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Author: Samantha Hardy; Olivia Rundle
ISBN: 9781921485695

Edited by Samantha Hardy · Olivia Rundle

CCH Australia August 2010

Specifications

ISBN-13: 9781921485695
Publisher: CCH Australia
Publication: August 2010
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: International ? Countri(es) for reference only

Details

CCH’s exciting new title Mediation for Lawyers provides a comprehensive resource for lawyers involved in mediation. It is also an ideal reference for students of alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation.

The focus of this book is on practical application of theory. The book is founded in current mediation theory relating to the range of models used in Australia, and includes detailed contextual information including the legislative frameworks for mediation in different jurisdictions.

Mediation for Lawyers provides practical advice and tools (checklists) for legal practitioners who represent clients in mediation.

Features & Benefits:

Contains practical advice and helpful tools for use in preparing for and representing clients in mediation
Includes legislative, policy and practice frameworks for mediation in various jurisdictions
Details the lawyer’s role in mediation (prior to, during and afterwards)
Covers legal aspects of mediation (confidentiality, immunity, enforcement)
Provides practical advice and tools (checklists) for legal practitioners who represent clients in mediation

Introduction
Chapter 1: Why mediate?
Chapter 2: Assessing the suitability of mediation in individual cases
Chapter 3: Choosing and working with the mediator
Chapter 4: Preparing for mediation
Chapter 5: In the mediation
Chapter 6: Confidentiality
Chapter 7: Professional obligations in connection with mediation
Chapter 8: After mediation

Appendices

1. Australian mediation schemes
2. Sample agreements to mediate
3. Sample confidentiality agreements
4. Legislative provisions relating to confidentiality

Checklists

1. Is mediation appropriate?
2. Discussing mediation with your client
3. Mediator selection
4. Preparing for mediation
5. Confidentiality checklist
6. After mediation checklist