Crafting Effective Settlement Agreements: A Guidebook for Attorneys and Mediators - Brendon Ishikawa

Crafting Effective Settlement Agreements: A Guidebook for Attorneys and Mediators Brendon Ishikawa ISBN 9781641050760

Because most legal disputes are resolved through settlement, the ability to draft clear, comprehensive, and enforceable settlement agreements is essential. While many attorneys prepare extensively for negotiation, far fewer are adequately prepared to draft a settlement agreement that fully addresses all negotiated issues and complies with applicable statutory requirements. Crafting Effective Settlement Agreements: A Guidebook for Attorneys and Mediators fills this critical gap by addressing every stage of the preparation process—from drafting proposed agreements before negotiations begin, to reviewing and reconciling boilerplate provisions that may conflict with settlement-specific terms, to identifying valuable nonmonetary provisions in so-called “money-only” cases, such as indemnification, confidentiality, and enforceable payment schedules.

In this single, comprehensive volume, author Brendon Ishikawa provides practical and insightful guidance on both the process of drafting settlement agreements and the substantive provisions necessary to ensure enforceability. Designed as an essential desk reference, this guide helps attorneys and mediators to:

• Apply proven principles for an effective settlement drafting process and outcome

• Avoid common pitfalls during preliminary settlement negotiations

• Understand the legal requirements governing settlement agreements

• Navigate the interpersonal dynamics inherent in resolving disputes between opposing parties

• Evaluate the real-world implications of proposed contract terms

• Identify and correct problematic or ambiguous provisions

• Address ethical considerations throughout the settlement process

• Draft settlement agreements that are binding, clear, and enforceable

• And much more

Well-crafted settlement agreements transform the uncertainty, expense, and delay of litigation into solutions chosen by the parties themselves. Yet drafting a written, enforceable settlement agreement requires a level of focus, preparation, and precision for which attorneys and mediators are often underprepared. This guide is an indispensable resource—one you’ll want at hand for every mediation and negotiation.

Crafting Effective Settlement Agreements: A Guidebook for Attorneys and Mediators Brendon Ishikawa ISBN 9781641050760, 978-1641050760 & 9781641050777

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Brendon Ishikawa