Common use of Expectations of Clients and Professionals Clause in Contracts

Expectations of Clients and Professionals. Be respectful of everyone in the meeting. Attack the problems and concerns at hand. Do not blame each other. No insults. Speak for yourself. Make “I” statements. Listen carefully and try to understand what the other person is saying, without judging the person or the message. Use first names for each other and both Attorneys. Avoid “he” or “she.” Express yourself in terms of what is important to you, what your concerns are and what you want to talk about. Avoid positions, black-and-white thinking, and rigidity. Be ready to work for what you believe is the most constructive and acceptable agreement for both of you and your family. Do not interrupt when another person is speaking. You will have a full and equal opportunity to speak about everything that you want to talk about. If you have a complaint, raise it as your concern and follow it up with a constructive suggestion about how it might be resolved. If something is not working for you, please tell your attorney so that your concern can be addressed. Talk with your attorney about anything you do not understand. Your attorney can clarify matters for you. Be willing to commit time to meet regularly. Be prepared for each meeting. Be patient with each other and your attorneys. Delays in Collaboration can happen, even with everyone acting in good faith. Prepared by Palliser Conflict Resolution With Thanks to Xxxxxx Xxxx and adapted for use in Xxxxxxxxxx County, Maryland ________________________________ ________________________________ [Party’s Name] [Party’s Name] ________________________________ ________________________________ Date Date I, _________________________, confirm that I will represent ___________________ in the Collaborative Process referred to in this Collaborative Participation Agreement. ____________________________________ [Attorney’s Name] ____________________________________ Date I, _________________________, confirm that I will represent ___________________ in the Collaborative Process referred to in this Collaborative Participation Agreement. ____________________________________ [Attorney’s Name] ____________________________________ Date

Expectations of Clients and Professionals. Be respectful of everyone in the meeting. Attack the problems and concerns at hand. Do not blame each other. No insults. Speak for yourself. Make “I” statements. Listen carefully and try to understand what the other person is saying, without judging the person or the message. Use first names for each other and both Attorneys. Avoid “he” or “she.” Express yourself in terms of what is important to you, what your concerns are and what you want to talk about. Avoid positions, black-and-white thinking, and rigidity. Be ready to work for what you believe is the most constructive and acceptable agreement for both of you and your family. Do not interrupt when another person is speaking. You will have a full and equal opportunity to speak about everything that you want to talk about. If you have a complaint, raise it as your concern and follow it up with a constructive suggestion about how it might be resolved. If something is not working for you, please tell your attorney so that your concern can be addressed. Talk with your attorney about anything you do not understand. Your attorney can clarify matters for you. Be willing to commit time to meet regularly. Be prepared for each meeting. Be patient with each other and your attorneys. Delays in Collaboration can happen, even with everyone acting in good faith. Prepared by Palliser Conflict Resolution With Thanks to Xxxxxx Xxxx and adapted for use in Xxxxxxxxxx County, Maryland ________________________________ ________________________________ [Party’s Name] [Party’s Name] ________________________________ ________________________________ Date Date CERTIFICATION OF ATTORNEYS I, _________________________, confirm hereby certify that I will represent ___________________ in the Collaborative Process referred to in this Collaborative Participation Agreement. ____________________________________ [Attorney’s Name] ____________________________________ Date I, _________________________, confirm that I will represent ___________________ in the Collaborative Process referred to in this Collaborative Participation Agreement. ____________________________________ [Attorney’s Name] ____________________________________ Datehave:

Expectations of Clients and Professionals. Be respectful of everyone in the meeting. Attack the problems and concerns at hand. Do not blame each other. No insults. Speak for yourself. Make “I” statements. Listen carefully and try to understand what the other person is saying, without judging the person or the message. Use first names for each other and both Attorneys. Avoid “he” or “she.” Express yourself in terms of what is important to you, what your concerns are and what you want to talk about. Avoid positions, black-and-white thinking, and rigidity. Be ready to work for what you believe is the most constructive and acceptable agreement for both of you and your family. Do not interrupt when another person is speaking. You will have a full and equal opportunity to speak about everything that you want to talk about. If you have a complaint, raise it as your concern and follow it up with a constructive suggestion about how it might be resolved. If something is not working for you, please tell your attorney so that your concern can be addressed. Talk with your attorney about anything you do not understand. Your attorney can clarify matters for you. Be willing to commit time to meet regularly. Be prepared for each meeting. Be patient with each other and your attorneys. Delays in Collaboration can happen, even with everyone acting in good faith. Prepared by Palliser Conflict Resolution With Thanks to Xxxxxx Xxxx and adapted for use in Xxxxxxxxxx Montgomery County, Maryland ________________________________ ________________________________ [Party’s Name] [Party’s Name] ________________________________ ________________________________ Date Date I, _________________________, confirm that I will represent ___________________ in the Collaborative Process referred to in this Collaborative Participation Agreement. ____________________________________ [Attorney’s Name] ____________________________________ Date I, _________________________, confirm that I will represent ___________________ in the Collaborative Process referred to in this Collaborative Participation Agreement. ____________________________________ [Attorney’s Name] ____________________________________ Date

Expectations of Clients and Professionals. Be respectful of everyone in the meeting. Attack the problems and concerns at hand. Do not blame each other. No insults. Speak for yourself. Make “I” statements. Listen carefully and try to understand what the other person is saying, without judging the person or the message. Use first names for each other and both Attorneys. Avoid “he” or “she.” Express yourself in terms of what is important to you, what your concerns are and what you want to talk about. Avoid positions, black-and-white thinking, and rigidity. Be ready to work for what you believe is the most constructive and acceptable agreement for both of you and your family. Do not interrupt when another person is speaking. You will have a full and equal opportunity to speak about everything that you want to talk about. If you have a complaint, raise it as your concern and follow it up with a constructive suggestion about how it might be resolved. If something is not working for you, please tell your attorney Attorney so that your concern can be addressed. Talk with your attorney Attorney about anything you do not understand. Your attorney Attorney can clarify matters for you. Be willing to commit time to meet regularly. Be prepared for each meeting. Be patient with each other and your attorneysAttorneys. Delays in Collaboration can happen, even with everyone acting in good faith. Prepared by Palliser Conflict Resolution With Thanks to Xxxxxx Xxxx and adapted for use in Xxxxxxxxxx County, Maryland ________________________________ ________________________________ [Party’s Name] [Party’s Name] ________________________________ ________________________________ Date Date I, _________________________, confirm that I will represent _______________________ in the Collaborative Process referred to in this Collaborative Participation Agreementparticipation Agreement and that I have complied with Maryland Rule 17-503. ____________________________________ [Attorney’s Name] ____________________________________ Date I, _________________________, confirm that I will represent _______________________ in the Collaborative Process referred to in this Collaborative Participation Agreementparticipation Agreement and that I have complied with Maryland Rule 17-503. ____________________________________ [Attorney’s Name] ____________________________________ Date

Expectations of Clients and Professionals. Be respectful of everyone in the meeting. Attack the problems and concerns at hand. Do not blame each other. No insults. Speak for yourself. Make “I” statements. Listen carefully and try to understand what the other person is saying, without judging the person or the message. Use first names for each other and both Attorneys. Avoid “he” or “she.” Express yourself in terms of what is important to you, what your concerns are and what you want to talk about. Avoid positions, black-and-white thinking, and rigidity. Be ready to work for what you believe is the most constructive and acceptable agreement for both of you and your family. Do not interrupt when another person is speaking. You will have a full and equal opportunity to speak about everything that you want to talk about. If you have a complaint, raise it as your concern and follow it up with a constructive suggestion about how it might be resolved. If something is not working for you, please tell your attorney so that your concern can be addressed. Talk with your attorney about anything you do not understand. Your attorney can clarify matters for you. Be willing to commit time to meet regularly. Be prepared for each meeting. Be patient with each other and your attorneys. Delays in Collaboration can happen, even with everyone acting in good faith. Prepared by Palliser Conflict Resolution With Thanks to Xxxxxx Xxxx and adapted for use in Xxxxxxxxxx Montgomery County, Maryland ________________________________ ________________________________ [Party’s Name] [Party’s Name] ________________________________ ________________________________ Date Date I, _________________________, confirm that I will represent ___________________ in the Collaborative Process referred to in this Collaborative Participation Agreement. ____________________________________ [Attorney’s Name] ____________________________________ Date I, _________________________, confirm that I will represent ___________________ in the Collaborative Process referred to in this Collaborative Participation Agreement. ____________________________________ [Attorney’s Name] ____________________________________ Date