Mini-trial
 “Mini-trial” is a two-step process to facilitate settlement in which (a) the parties or their attorneys present a summary of the evidence and arguments they expect to offer at a trial in court to us. We then meet with the parties and/or their counsel to discuss possible ways to settle the case.This process can be can proceed with the parties alone if unrepresented, or with the parties and their lawyers present and participating. When counsel does not participate directly in conciliation we encourage the parties to have lawyers with whom they consult before and between sessions, in financial disclosure and in connection with agreement drafting. We will address family law or probate law or other litigation matters. By contract, we will commit to cost, confidentiality, timeliness of hearing and decision, and to the rules of procedure that the parties and their counsel wish to apply. | ||||
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