Basic Interdisciplinary Collaborative Law Training (CL 101) – March 26 and April 2, 2011 in Wall, New Jersey

N.J. CLE – 16.1 (2.0 EthiCs) CREDits | PA. CLE – 10.5 (.5 EthiCs) CREDits
NAsW – 13.5 CREDits | CPE CREDits 12.0

Basic Interdisciplinary Collaborative Law Training (CL 101)

FEATURING:
Linda L. Piff, Esquire & Joseph C. Noto, Esquire
Anna-Maria Pittella, Esq., Risa A. Kleiner, Esq. & Joanne S. Nadell, Esq.
Madeline Muise, LCSW, & Ann Marie O’Hare, CPA, CFE, CDFA

An introductory two-day course featuring training provided by leaders and pioneers in  NJ Collaborative Practice. The course lays a sound foundation, and highlights the nuts and  bolts of collaborative law with role play of an entire collaborative case including mental  health professionals and financial professionals in the role play.

The training will demonstrate why traditional approaches to divorce do not help couples and their children reach optimal lasting solutions, and why collaborative family law is so powerfully effective.

Day 1 Saturday, March 26, 2011
Day 2 Saturday, April 2, 2011
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Collaborative Divorce Training Institute
1704 Maxwell Drive
Wall, NJ 07719

Early Registration—$575 per person ($650 after March 15th)

Fee includes continental breakfast, mid-morning coffee break, lunch, afternoon coffee, and a copy of the book – “The Collaborative Way to Divorce,” by Stuart G. Webb and Ron Ousky.

Mail completed registration form along with check or credit card authorization to:
Practical Collaborative solutions, LLC
Linda L. Piff, Esq.
1540 highway 138
suite 203
Wall, NJ 07719

For more information Linda L. Piff, Esq.
at (732) 556-0240 or email lindap@lindapiff.com

Registration Information

Practical Collaborative Solutions: Information and Testimonials

Collaborative Divorce Training March 26 and April 2, 2011

Joe Noto and I are holding our next basic collaborative law divorce training on March 26, 2011 and April 2, 2011 at the Collaborative Divorce Training institute in Wall, New Jersey.  Sign up by March 15th and save $75.00.

Call (732) 556-0240 for a registration form.  You will earn 16.1 (including 2.0) Ethics credits  N J attorneys and 10.5 (.5) for Pa. attorneys, 12.0 CPE credits and 13.5 NASW credits. 

Hope to see you at our next training.

My Interview with WCBS Radio to be Aired (Again) on 1/24 and 1/25

In case you missed it, my interview will be aired on WCBS radio again. And, the good news is, the collaborative word is spreading!

I was interviewed by Ray Hoffman of WCBS Radio where we talked about collaborative divorce, about how I became involved in collaborative law, and the benefits to the clients, etc.  Please go to WCBSNewYork.com to listen it via the internet or on WCBS Radio starting on Monday, January 24 and Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at 5:13 a.m.  9:41 a.m., and 12:13 p.m.

Good News. Practical Collaborative Solutions has just been approved as a CPE Sponsor.

We have just received notice from the State Board of Accountancy that Practical Sollaborative Solutions has been approved as a CPE Sponsor.  Now accountants and other financial professionals who qualify for CPE credits will be awarded 12.00 CPE credits for attending our Basic Collaborative Law trainings.

We hae 6 seats available for our training at the Collaborative Law Divorce Training Institute in Wall, New Jersey on January 15 and 20, 2011.

Basic Interdisciplinary Collaborative Training

N.J. CLE – 14.1 CREDITS  |  PA. CLE – 10.5 CREDITS  |  NASW – 13.5 CREDITS
CPE CREDITS PENDING

Basic Interdisciplinary Collaborative Training
Law Training (cl 101)

FEATURING:
Linda L. Piff, Esquire & Joseph C. Noto, Esquire
Anna-Maria Pittella, Esq. & Risa A. Kleiner, Esq.
Ann Marie O’Hare, CPA, CFE, CDFA
Madeline Muise, LCSW & Shireen B. Meistrich, LCSW

Day 1 Saturday, January 15, 2011
Day 2 Thursday, January 20, 2011
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Collaborative Law Center
1704 Maxwell Drive, Wall, NJ 07719
Mail completed registration form along with check
or credit card authorization to:
Practical Collaborative Solutions, LLC
Linda L. Piff, Esq.
1704 Maxwell Drive – Route 138, Wall, NJ  07719
For more information contact Linda L. Piff, Esq.
at (732) 556-0240 or email lindap@lindapiff.com

Registration Info (click the link below)

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THE BENEFITS OF A COLLABORATIVE LAW PRACTICE FOR THE ATTORNEY

I find that my collaborative law practice is far less stressful than my former litigation practice.  First and perhaps most importantly, I have satisfied clients.  My clients tend to let others know that they are pleased with the collaborative process and with my representation; they are a great source of referrals.  I’ve found that every successfully settled collaborative case results in approximately 12 referrals within 5 years.

My clients are also willing to pay my bills immediately, because almost all of my billable time is spent in their presence (not waiting in a courthouse  or writing letters).  As a result, my accounts receivable have decreased dramatically.

Basic Interdisciplinary Collaborative Law Training (cl 101)

N.J. CLE – 14.1 CREDITS  |  PA. CLE – 10.5 CREDITS  |  NASW – 13.5 CREDITS
CPE CREDITS PENDING

FEATURING:
Linda L. Piff, Esquire & Joseph C. Noto, Esquire
Anna-Maria Pittella, Esq. & Risa A. Kleiner, Esq.
Ann Marie O’Hare, CPA, CFE, CDFA
Madeline Muise, LCSW & Shireen B. Meistrich, LCSW

An introductory two-day training providing a sound foundation on the nuts and bolts of collaborative law with role play of an entire collaborative case including mental health professionals and financial professionals in the role play. The program will demonstrate why traditional approaches to divorce do not help couples and their children reach optimal lasting solutions, and why collaborative family law is so powerfully effective.

Day 1 – Saturday, January 15, 2011
Day 2 – Thursday, January 20, 2011
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Collaborative Law Center
1704 Maxwell Drive, Wall, NJ 07719

The cost is $600 which is to be paid in full and returned with the attached registration form.  Fee includes continental breakfast, mid-morning coffee break, lunch, afternoon coffee, and a copy of the book – “The Collaborative Way to Divorce,” by Stuart G. Webb and Ron Ousky.

Registration Information: Basic_Training_January_15_2011
Mail completed registration form along with check or credit card authorization to:
Linda L. Piff, Esq.
Practical Collaborative Solutions, LLC
1704 Maxwell Drive – Route 138, Wall, NJ  07719
For more information contact Linda L. Piff, Esq.
at (732) 556-0240 or email lindap@lindapiff.com

Intermediate Collaborative Law Training

Intermediate Collaborative Law Training
(CL201-208)
with
Practical Collaborative Solutions
December 9, 2010
8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Collaborative Law Center
1704 Maxwell Drive
Wall, New Jersey

6 CLE Credits Pending including 2 CLE Ethics Credits
CPE and NASW Credits Pending

Morning Sessions & Afternoon Sessions

$250.00 per person –Early Registration
($295.00 after November 14, 2010)

You get to earn professional credits and choose which
seminars you would like to attend.

For more information – please call Linda Piff at (732) 556-0240

Click here for registration information: Intermediate_training_December_2010(2)

Basic Interdisciplinary Collaborative Law Training (CL 101)

N.J. CLE – 14.1 CREDITS   |   PA. CLE – 10.5 CREDITS   |   NASW – 13.5 CREDITS

Basic Interdisciplinary Collaborative
Law Training (cl 101)

FEATURING:

Linda L. Piff, Esquire

(Co-Founder of Jersey Shore Collaborative Law Group)

Anna-Maria Pittella, Esq. & Joseph C. Noto, Esq.
Joanne S. Nadell, Esq.
Ann Marie O’Hare, CPA, CFE, CDFA
Madeline Muise, LCSW & Shireen B. Meistrich, LCSW

An introductory two-day training providing a sound foundation on the nuts and bolts of  collaborative law with role play of an entire collaborative case including mental health  professionals and financial professionals in the role play.  The program will demonstrate why  traditional approaches to divorce do not help couples and their children reach optimal lasting solutions, and why collaborative family law is so powerfully effective.

Choose a training schedule & location that works for you:

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Friday, September 24, 2010 & Saturday, September 25, 2010 – Wall, NJ

OR

Friday, October 8, 2010 & Saturday, October 9, 2010 – Princeton, NJ

**If paid by August 30, 2010, the cost is $550 which is to be paid in full and returned with the attached registration form. After August 30, 2010, the cost is $600.

Fee includes: continental breakfast, mid-morning coffee break, lunch, afternoon coffee, and a copy of the book – “The Collaborative Way to Divorce,” by Stuart G. Webb and Ron Ousky.

For more information and registration forms, please call (732) 556-0240 or email lindap@lindapiff.com

For Registration Flyer and Information – Please click the link below:

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One Benefit of Collaborative Divorce – The Cost

Although most family law cases do eventually settle, they do so on the court house steps after most of the damage of litigation has occurred. The inflammatory court papers have been filed and become a public record, large sums of money have been spent on litigation and the children become victims of the divorce process.

Collaborative divorce in a relatively new concept for New Jersey.  It was approved by the Supreme Court  as a way for parties to divorce on December 5, 2005.   While relatively new, collaborative practitioners are experiencing a demand for this way to divorce.

In a collaborative case, the parties agree not to litigate from the onset.  Unlike mediation, which uses a neutral as the only professional in the dispute resolution process, in a collaborative case each party is represented by an attorney.  The value for clients  is that they avoid the damage that is done through litigation and save the  expense of the lengthy court room battle.

What can be said with confidence is that no other kind of professional conflict resolution assistance is consistently as efficient or economical as collaborative law for as broad a range of clients.  While the cost of attorney fees cannot be predicted accurately, a rule of thumb is that collaborative law representation will cost from one-third to one-half as much as being represented conventionally by a lawyer who takes issues in your case to court.