{"product_id":"crafting-effective-settlement-agreements-brendon-ishikawa-9781641050760","title":"Crafting Effective Settlement Agreements: A Guidebook for Attorneys and Mediators","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith the majority of legal disputes being resolved in settlement, crafting strong, enforceable settlement agreements is critical. Most attorneys prepare to negotiate their case, but few get ready to write an effective settlement agreement that optimally addresses all of the issues between the parties and comports with statutory requirements. \u003cem\u003eCrafting Effective Settlement Agreements: A Guidebook for Attorneys and Mediators\u003c\/em\u003e identifies the many elements of preparation, from drafting proposed settlement agreements prior to negotiations, to reviewing boilerplate provisions with language that may be contradictory to the provisions unique to the settlement negotiated, to identifying desirable nonmonetary terms for the settlement of \"money only\" cases, such as indemnity and confidentiality clauses and clearly enforceable payout schedules. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn a single, comprehensive volume, author Brendon Ishikawa, provides valuable guidance for attorneys regarding the process of drafting settlements as well as the substantive terms required for enforceable agreements. An essential resource, this convenient desk reference will help you: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore principles to follow to ensure an optimal drafting process and result for settlement agreement\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAvoid potential traps during the preliminary settlement agreement process\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the legal requirements for settlement agreements\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNavigate complex interpersonal dynamics of people with opposing interests\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnalyze the practical implications of proposed contractual terms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentify problematic settlement agreement terms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore ethical issues faced during the settlement agreement process\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDraft an effective, binding, and enforceable settlement agreement\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnd much more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eEffective settlement agreements convert the risks, delays, and expenses of lawsuits into solutions that the parties choose for themselves. The drafting of a written, binding, enforceable settlement agreement requires an amount of attention, time, energy, and effort for which attorneys and mediators are seldom fully prepared. You will want to carry it with you to every mediation and negotiation you attend!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBonus: This book contains a very detailed, valuable checklist of items to be included in a settlement agreement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Brendon Ishikawa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1641050764\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781641050760\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e American Bar Association\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/07\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 480\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 6.00w x 1.00d","brand":"Brendon Ishikawa","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47036589146367,"sku":"9781641050760","price":119.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_120aabc4-ddd0-40e8-811e-6f2ed2fd896c.jpg?v=1752638039","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/crafting-effective-settlement-agreements-brendon-ishikawa-9781641050760","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}