I agree that email is not effective in negotiating the larger points. I prefer
to negotiate face to face, and do some fine tuning in emails between the
attorneys, with copies to parties. Face to face seems more effective and easier
for parties to stay on task. Seeing a face and hearing the tone from your
spouse is helpful. Concerns are conveyed, approval found, disappointment
heard, not so in an email. These are people that know how to read each other,
and openness is the foundation of CL.
Our MHP is copied on emails with the parties to keep up with the status.
James W. Motsay
Attorney/Mediator/Collaborative Attorney
Engaged in a General Practice of Law
Motsay and Lay
410-467-7200
200 East 25th Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
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-----Original Message-----
From: mariaalbafisch@xxxxxxx
Date: Sun, 14 Jan 2007 17:44:25
To:CollabLaw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [CollabLaw] Weekly practice tips & Insights
I have found that e-mail can be used for minor corrections and
clarifications in an efficient way. However, when there is too much back and
forth, it
indicates that discussion is required. This is true of team conversation as
well as client agreements, in my opinion and experience. Maria Alba-Fisch
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