Settlement Negotiation Techniques in Family Law: A Guide to Improved Tactics and Resolution - 2nd Edition - Gregg Mark Herman

Settlement Negotiation Techniques in Family Law: A Guide to Improved Tactics and Resolution 2nd Edition Gregg Mark Herman ISBN 9781641057806

Negotiation is a central skill for any family lawyer, and mastering it is essential for achieving the best outcomes for clients. The updated edition of Settlement Negotiation Techniques in Family Law by Gregg Herman brings together key strategies and concepts to help lawyers strengthen their divorce negotiation skills.

Thoughtfully organized and clearly written, this revised and expanded volume offers practical, tested approaches to understanding and navigating the many facets of negotiation. It’s an invaluable resource for lawyers at any stage of their career—especially those seeking to refine their techniques and achieve better results in daily practice.

Herman begins with foundational negotiation theories and basic concepts, then dives into the practical details of divorce negotiation and settlement. He addresses critical topics such as timing, preparing clients for settlement, and negotiating effectively with opposing counsel, offering insights drawn from years of real-world experience. Later chapters focus on specialized aspects of family law negotiation, including:

• The four-way meeting, a standard feature of family law negotiations

• Planned Early Negotiation (PEN) for faster, more predictable outcomes

• Family law-specific settlement challenges, including domestic violence cases

• Mediation, collaborative divorce, and cooperative divorce strategies

• Negotiating with opposing counsel and pro se parties

• Creative settlement techniques when standard approaches fail

• Applying game theory to divorce settlements

• Ethical considerations in negotiation

• Preparing for the endgame

• Ten essential rules for successful negotiation

• Strategies to become a stronger, more effective negotiator

Comprehensive and practical, this book equips family lawyers with the tools and knowledge to negotiate with confidence, achieve better results for clients, and excel as advocates in divorce and family law matters.

Settlement Negotiation Techniques in Family Law: A Guide to Improved Tactics and Resolution 2nd Edition Gregg Mark Herman ISBN 9781641057806, 978-1641057806 & 9781641057813

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Gregg Mark Herman