Samantha Rapoport

Types of Unbundled Services Offered

• Initial consultation

• 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

Approach to Providing Unbundled Legal Services

I take a practical approach to legal problem-solving. When working with clients on an Unbundled basis, my focus is on adding value and on providing my clients with the tools or advice they need to move their matter forward.

Mediation

• Does not have family mediation training

• Acted as counsel in 11-15 mediations in the last 5 years

• Does not act as mediator

Approach to Supporting Clients in Mediation

My focus is on ensuring that my clients have a clear understanding of their legal rights and responsibilities prior to Mediation, so that they can set realistic goals for the process and work towards achieving meaningful resolution.

Cultural Diversity Experience

I have experience dealing with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds and also working with interpreters.