Firm: Duncan Allen Law LLP
Profession: Lawyer
Phone: 250-591-1055
Website: https://www.duncanallenlaw.com/
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Address: #10 – 327 Prideaux Street, Nanaimo BC V9R 2N4
Primary Practice Location: Nanaimo
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Fee Arrangements:
· Hourly rate
· Flat fee
Remote Services:
· Phone
Languages: English
Types of Unbundled Services Offered:
· Providing a legal opinion
· Drafting pleadings or other documents
· Reviewing/organizing/listing documents
· Drafting contracts / agreements
· Coaching
· Negotiating
· Providing legal advice before, during or after mediation
· Representing a client at mediation
· Providing independent legal advice on an agreement or MOU coming out of mediation
· Drafting agreement coming out of mediation
· Advising on courtroom procedures, behaviours
· Advising on rules of evidence
· Preparing exhibits
· Preparing submissions or briefs
· Making a one-time court appearance
· Initial consultation
Approach to Providing Unbundled Legal Services:
The goal in providing unbundled legal services is to set a client up to succeed. The level of assistance a client needs, and the cost, will depend on the complexity of the matter as well as the client's abilities. The first step is always to speak with the client and assess the situation, what has happened so far and what needs to occur. From there, a plan can be developed to meet the client's needs.
Mediation: I do not have mediation training. I have acted as counsel in 6 – 10 mediations in the last 5 years.
Approach to Supporting Clients in Mediation:
The first step is to ensure that any pre-mediation steps necessary have been taken. Ensure the client understands what the process can provide (and what it cannot), ensure that there has been adequate disclosure, and ensure that that mediation is appropriate given the circumstances. Next, I can assist with the preparation of a mediation brief, by attending with the client at mediation, or by providing independent legal advice on an agreement reached at mediation.
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