BLC provides individuals, organizations, and law firms with consulting in three areas: (a) ADR systems design; (b) second opinions on settlement options, particularly in the area of family law; and (c) individualized coaching for lawyers, mediators, and arbitrators.
ADR Systems Design – we design alternative dispute resolution ("ADR") systems for workplaces, organizations, and business relationships. Such systems may involve a combination of negotiation, mediation, and arbitration. ADR systems have been shown to reduce dramatically the costs associated with disputes involving employment-related claims, intra-organization disputes, and disputes involving business partners (such as franchisors and franchisees). BLC affiliate Dina Beach Lynch has consulted with, and designed such systems for major corporations – most recently at Fleet Bank. BLC member David Hoffman has designed dispute resolution systems for processing multiple claims asserted against corporations and non-profits.
Second Opinions – Clients often call us for confidential second opinions about settlement options, particularly in the areas of employment and business negotiations, divorce, and family law. Divorce negotiations, for example, often involve large-scale financial transactions; it is not unusual for such transactions to be among the largest that our clients ever engage in. We encourage our clients to seek second opinions about such settlements, and we are glad to provide such opinions for clients of other attorneys – either on a confidential basis to the attorney or client, or on a non-confidential basis to both of them. Several BLC attorneys have a depth of experience that enables them to provide such opinions.
Individualized Coaching for Lawyers - The legal profession continues to change at a dramatic pace, and lawyers report increasing levels of dissatisfaction with their careers. BLC member David Hoffman has provided mentoring and coaching for many lawyers seeking to transition from traditional careers to greater involvement in dispute resolution. BLC affiliate Richard Wolman and BLC attorney and clinical social worker Vicki Shemin also provide counseling and therapy services. Effective career counseling and coaching must consider:
Individual coaching is a supportive, practical and concrete process in which the coach and the client work together to identify the client's goals and chart a course towards accomplishing them. Regular meetings and check-ins by telephone or e-mail provide structure and accountability. The coach provides support and encouragement, assists the client in identifying obstacles, and helps the client focus his or her energy on necessary steps for success in accomplishing those identified objectives.
Helping people resolve conflict in family, business, and employment disputes.
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