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Felicia A Malsby, JD
(Lawyer/Mediator)
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I focus solely on collaborative divorce and mediation because I believe so strongly in a family's right to transition on their own terms. My unique strengths include being able to help parties understand the nature of their conflict and address their fears while sorting out their legal issues and assisting them with redefining their relationship with the other party. Collaborative practice and mediation benefit the parties in ways that will enhance their future relationships with each other, their children, and extended families well into the future. My style is purely non-adversarial. I attempt to assist clients with seeking understanding while reaching peaceful resolutions in creating an outcome unique to them.
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| Professional Activities |
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Family Law Attorney of the Year, 2010, awarded by Family Law Section of Tacoma/Pierce County Bar Assoc.; Founder and Past Chair, Collaborative Law Professionals of Pierce County;
Founding Director and Past Chair, Collaborative Professionals of Washington State;
Partner, Institute for Advanced Dispute Resolution Global/Mediatoris Without Borders; Member, Family Law Sections and Dispute Resolution Sections of WSBA and ABA;
Member, IACP, International Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) and International Coach Federation (ICF).
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| Professional Licenses |
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Licensed to practice law in Washington, WSBA #22276
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| General Comments |
| I view collaborative practice as a catalyst for social change. After a decade of litigating, I determined there had to be a better way to help divorcing couples transition through such a major life event without the further harm the traditional legal system imposes. I then discovered Collaborative Practice and learned all I could to understand this model's philosophy. Collaborative Practice has become my professional passion. The results I see in my daily practice with clients are astounding and transformational and confirms my belief that there is a better way to divorce. My commitment to this model has led to my founding of our thriving local practice group, the implementation of our statewide organization, and to leading trainings and continuing education seminars in an effort to educate the public and potential collaborative professionals about Collaborative Practice, while at the same time constantly striving to improve my own skills as a collaborative practitioner. I was recognized for my efforts in collaborative practice by being named the 2010 Family Law Attorney of the Year by the Family Law Section of the Tacoma/Pierce County Bar Association. |
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| Areas of Practice |
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Family Law
Mediation
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| Education |
| Undergraduate Education |
| Bachelor of Science in Sociology and Cultural Anthropology, Guilford College, Greensboro, NC, 1986 |
| Professional Education |
| Seattle University School of Law J.D., 1992 |
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| Collaborative Practice Training |
| Year |
Training Type |
Instructor |
Hours |
| 2005 |
Advanced Mediation Training |
Institute for Advanced Dispute Resolution |
24 |
| 2005 |
Mediation Training |
Institute for Advanced Dispute Resolution |
40 |
| 2005 |
Basic Interdisciplinary Training |
Collaborative Divorce Team Trainings |
24 |
| 2006 |
Basic Collaborative Law Training |
Pauline Tesler |
12 |
| 2006 |
Mediation Training |
I was instructor |
30 |
| 2007 |
Mediation Training for Collaborative Professionals |
I was instructor |
30 |
| 2008 |
Taking Collaborative Case from Start to Finish |
I was instructor |
6.5 |
| 2008 |
Mediation Training for Collaborative Professionals |
I was instructor |
30 |
| 2008 |
Basic Collaborative Law Training for Lawyers |
I was instructor |
12 |
| 2008 |
Advanced Collaborative Law Training |
Pauline Tesler |
6.5 |
| 2009 |
Communication & Negotiation Skills for Collaborative Professionals |
I was instructor |
30 |
| 2010 |
Taking Collaborative Case from Start to Finish |
I was instructor |
6.5 |
| 2012 |
Coach U Core Essentials Program Graduate |
Coach U |
77 |
| 2013 |
Gameplan for Resolution Certification Training |
I was instructor |
13 |
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** I have reviewed the IACP Minimum Standards for Collaborative Practitioners and the IACP Ethical Standards for Collaborative Professionals. I verify that I meet the IACP Minimum Standards for Collaborative Practitioners and that I apply the IACP Ethical Standards for Collaborative Professionals in my collaborative practice.
See IACP Standards >
** I have reviewed the IACP Minimum Standards for Collaborative Trainers I verify that I am a Collaborative Practice trainer who meets those Minimum Standards.
** I have reviewed the IACP Minimum Standards for a Collaborative Basic Training. I verify that the basic training that I offer as a Collaborative Practice trainer meets those Minimum Standards.
IACP does not verify the information provided by the professionals listed in this directory.
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