“‘How to Resolve Conflict’ with L.A. attorney Mark Baer”
On June 23, 2015, I was the guest-of-honor at Michael Levine’s monthly “City Talk” at Luna Park and the topic was conflict resolution. After everyone had introducted themselves, Michael asked me to briefly explain my path to conflict resolution and why I am so passionate about it. I explained the impact my parents’ litigated divorce
How to Resolve or otherwise Manage Conflict Professionally and Personally
June 23, 2015 Michael Levine’s “CITY TALK” How to Resolve or otherwise Manage Conflict Professionally and Personally ” The average ‘financial cost’ of a divorce in the United States is estimated to be $20,000.00 per person. While some divorces only cost a few hundred dollars, others can cost millions of dollars. ‘Each case has its
Mark Baer Crowned Most Compassionate Family Mediator by Corporate America
Mark Baer has recently been recognized by The Corporate America Legal Elite of 2015 as “Most Compassionate Family Mediator—California.” The Legal Elite award is designed to “shine a spotlight on the most well respected lawyers, barristers, attorneys and firms in the business, highlighting the game changing work, stellar customer service and amazing results that have
Response to “Top 5 Assumptions of Divorce Lawyers that Usually Fall Short”
Kelley, I agree with some of the information contained in your article and with your ultimate conclusion; however, I have the following issues: First, while many lawyers may be sympathetic, there is a HUGE difference between sympathy and empathy. You see, empathy connects people and sympathy disconnects them . Social and emotional skills such as
Mark Baer’s Radio Interview on KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO
I just had my interview on KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO – CBS Los Angeles . The producer told me that the segment only lasts for 2 – 2 1/2 minutes, but that Bob Brill gave me 4 minutes because he liked what I had to say. I covered the fact that the biggest mistake people make
An Insider’s Tips for a Successful Divorce
On Saturday, June 13, 2015 at 8:20 a.m. PST, Mark Baer will be a guest on KNX 1070 News Radio . The topic will be “An Insider’s Tips for a Successful Divorce.” I was last interviewed on KNX on January 20, 2014. On this occasion, I will be a guest on Bob Brill’s program. Mr.
De-Escalating Conflict through Service Delivery
On February 5, 2015, I presented at the San Gabriel Valley Family Law Study Group on “De-Escalating Parental Conflict Through Service Delivery.” The program focused on strategies and behaviors attorneys can leverage to reduce the risk of parental conflict. It was a one hour presentation and it was essentially given to family law litigators. Rather
Always Remember that the Law is a Blunt Object
In Russia, there is a presumption that marital property be shared equally. You may recall that in 2014, Russian oligarch Dmitry Rybolovlev was ordered to pay his wife one-half of his $8.8 Billion fortune. Therefore, unless special circumstances apply, Vladimir Potanin can expect to pay his wife one-half of his $15 Billion fortune. While that
How to Protect Children Through the Legal Process of Divorce
On April 27, 2015, Mark Baer was interviewed by Nicola Beer on “Divorce Talk with Nicola Beer.” The topic was “How to Protect Children through the Legal Process of Divorce.” The description of “Divorce Talk with Nicola Beer” is as follows: “Do you want to save and revive your marriage? Create a new life after
So-Called “Religious Freedom” Laws Increase Conflict Through Isolation
The enactment of so-called “religious freedom” laws , such as that enacted in Indiana on March 26, 2015, are deeply troubling for a great many reasons. The greatest concern about such laws is not whether or not they are Constitutional, but the disconnection they create. Unfortunately, the level of conflict in the world has been