Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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About BLC (Boston Law Collaborative)
- How much will it cost?
- What do you mean when you describe yourselves as a "collaborative? In what ways are you different from a conventional law firm?
- With your emphasis on collaborative law, do you still have lawyers who litigate cases?
- Does BLC practice law differently from other firms?
- Why would a law firm adopt an approach (such as collaborative law) that results in lower revenues for the firm?
- What brought you together?
- What do you charge for your services?
- What is collaborative law?
- What are the pros and cons of collaborative law?
- Is collaborative law less expensive than non-collaborative law?
- If I choose collaborative law, will my rights be protected and, if so, how?
- What if I am interested in a collaborative solution but the other party is not?
About Multidisciplinary Practice
- Why did you choose to have a multidisciplinary practice?
- If multidisciplinary practice is such a good idea, why aren't more people doing it?
- What ethical rules regulate professionals who wish to practice with people in other professions?
- Is there any downside to using a multidisciplinary firm?
- What is mediation?
- What is the difference between mediation and arbitration?
- What is the difference between mediation and collaborative law?
- What is the difference between mediation and case evaluation?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of arbitration, mediation, case evaluation, and collaborative law?
- How much does mediation cost?
- If I choose mediation, will my rights be protected and, if so, how?