Strategies for Family Law in California, 2010: Leading Lawyers on Navigating Key Issues and Cases, Integrating Creative Solutions, and Counseling Clients (Inside the Minds)

Strategies for Family Law in California provides an authoritative, insider's perspective on practicing family law in the state of California. Featuring partners from some of the state's leading family law firms, these experts analyze important trends, including domestic violence, same sex relationships, child custody, spousal support, community property, and breach of fiduciary duty. From the Elkins Commission and overcrowded court systems to the differences between state jurisdictions and new definitions of what constitutes a family, these top lawyers evaluate the current challenges of family law. They also provide strategies for handling challenging or emotionally-charged cases, working effectively with clients, utilizing collaborative law, and integrating technology to make a practice more efficient. Additionally, these leaders discuss how the current economic climate has impacted their practice and what creative and cost-cutting measures they are adopting as a result. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to success within this ever-evolving field.

Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives and lawyers (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world's most respected companies and firms nationwide. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession, or topic is heading and the most important issues for the future. Each author has been selected based upon their experience and C-level standing within the professional community.

Chapters Include:

1. Daniel R. Gold, Partner, Tredway, Lumsdaine and Doyle LLP - "'Dealing' with the Marital House of Cards"
2. Nicole Whyte, Founding Principle and Managing Partner, Bremer Whyte Brown & O Meara LLP "Streamlining Strategies and Costs in Today's Family Law Cases"
3. Larry L. Hines, Of Counsel, Nordman Cormany Hair & Compton LLP - "Navigating Complex Family Law Litigation and Settlements"
4. Grace A. Jamra, Partner, Phillips, Lerner, Lauzon & Jamra LLP - "Overcoming Current Challenges in California Family Court Cases"
5. Ronald W. Anteau, Founding Partner, and Michael J. Kretzmer, Partner, Kolodny & Anteau - "The Practice of California Family Law Litigation"
6. Mary J. Martinelli, Partner, Downey Brand LLP - "The Special Niche of Family Law"
7. Carol F. Delzer, Attorney-Mediator, President-Owner, Family Law Center, A Professional Corporation - "Mediation Strategies in Family Law Cases"
8. John Johnson, Partner, Perry, Johnson, Anderson, Miller & Moskowitz LLP - "The Use of Technology in Family Law Litigation"
9. Frederick J. Glassman, Founding Partner, Mayer & Glassman Law Corporation - "A Way to Resolve with Respect: Exploring the Benefits and Opportunities of Collaborative Family Law in California"