Contents
Table of cases
Table of Statutes
Abbreviations
Introduction
Chapter 1 - The Theoretical Foundations of Collaborative Law and Alternative Dispute Resolution
Introduction
The Theory of Alternative Dispute Resolution and the Importance of Understanding Conflict
Collaborative Practice on the Dispute Resolution Continuum
Collaborative Practice as a ‘Vector’ in the Comprehensive Law Movement
What is Therapeutic Jurisprudence and How Has it Been Received?
Conclusion
Chapter 2 – The Process and the Unique features of Collaborative Practice
Introduction
The Origins and Development of Collaborative Law
The Process – a broad overview
The Participation Agreement
The Disqualification Clause
The unique elements of the collaborative process
Are collaborative lawyers taking on a higher level of ethical standards?
So why would lawyers agree to engage with this process?
The Multidisciplinary Model
Conclusion
Chapter 3 – The Advent of the Uniform Collaborative Law Rules/Act 2010 and the ripple effect.
Introduction
The Impetus for an Act
The Uniform Collaborative Law Act
Prior to Engaging in the Process
Engaging in the Process – Core procedural provisions under the Act
The Impact of the Uniform Collaborative Law Act – Ireland as a case study
Conclusion
Chapter 4 – What has the research revealed?
Introduction
International Research - Methodology
Who is using the p
Biography
Dr. Connie Healy is a lecturer in Law at the National University of Ireland, Galway
