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Sherrie R. Abney
Licensed in Oklahoma in 1988 and Texas in 1990, my areas of litigation practice were family law, real estate, probate, and general practice. As a trained mediator and arbitrator, I became interest in collaborative law and trained as a family collaborative lawyer in 2000. In 2004, several other Dallas attorneys and I decided to move CL into other areas of civil disputes. We formed the Texas Collaborative Law Council, Inc. (TCLC). As chair of the ADR Section of the Dallas Bar Assoication, I began a Collaborative Law Study Group in 2002 which became the Collaborative Law Section of the Dallas Bar in 2005. I have planned and participated in four two day trainings in civil collaborative law for The Dallas Bar, TCLC and the Center for Legal Ethics and Professionalism in Austin, Texas. I currently work with solicitors in the U.K. to move collaborative law into their civil practice. After having authored a book, 'Avoiding Litigation, A Guide to Civil Collaborative Law,' I developed a number of brochures for various areas of the collaborative process. I have participated as a presenter in training the trainers at the IACP Forum in San Diego; chaired the civil subcommittee which developed protocols of practice for consideration by IACP members and presented at the last two forums and the Summer Harvest held in Dallas.
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| Address: |
2840 Keller Springs Rd., Ste 204
Carrollton TX 75006 USA
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| Phone: |
972-417-7198 |
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972-417-9655 |
| Email: |
sherrie.abney@att.net |
| Website: |
http://www.fourcornerssolutions.com
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| Education |
University of Central Oklahoma, BA 1971
University of Oklahoma, MFA 1972
University of Texas at El Pase, MEd 1979
American College, CLU 1984
Oklahoma City Univeristy School of Law, JD, 1988
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| Professional Licenses |
State Bar of Texas
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| Type Of Practice |
collaborative family and civil disputes, real estate transactions, mediation, and arbitration
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| Training Offered |
Trainings can consist of one half day to up to two days focusing on civil collaborative law. Depending upon the audience, the subject matter generally consists of the following: Civil Protocols of Practice; Civil Participation Agreement; How to use the Addendum to the PA; Addressing difficult situations, i.e. multiparty cases, in-house counsel, firewalls, withdrawal provisions, handling difficult clients, negotiation skills, enrolling the client, marketing, starting a practice group, ethical consideration; thinking out of the box, and neutral communication.
Depending on the emphasis desired, I have trained with other attorney and mental health professionals. Just as the process must be designed for the clients, training must be designed for the needs of the participants. I employ PowerPoints, flipcharts, role play, and various forms of interaction with the participants.
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| Training Conducted |
1.Full day introductory training for solicitors and attorneys.
2.Half day introduction to the participation agreement and protocols.
3.Two day intermediate and advanced training for family and civil collaborative professionals including cases studies, role play, and ethical considerations.
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| Collaborative Training Attended |
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| Collaborative Training Offered |
The semi-annual trainings for the Texas Collaborative Law Council, Dallas Bar Association, and The Texas Center for Legal Ethics and Professionalism in the Spring and Fall of 2005, 2006. Planned the Spring Retreat for 2007 and will conduct the Fall Training in 2007
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| References |
Jeanne Fahey - e-mail- jmfahey@mindspring.com
Stacey Langebahn - stacey.langenbahn@sbcglobal.net
Rita Pollak - RitaPollak@aol.com
Vicki James - vmjames@sbcglobal.net
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| Standards |
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.
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I have reviewed the IACP Minimum Standards for Collaborative Trainers I verify that I am a Collaborative Practice trainer who meets those Minimum Standards.
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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.
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