In my practice as a lawyer, the working methodology that I use is based on 3 phases: analysis, negotiation and litigation; which I summarize as follows:
- ANALYSIS
As a result or product of the phase of analysis we obtain :- A better definition and comprehension of the client's problem.
- The approach of solutions, alternatives and most suitable actions.
- The possibility to set clear objectives and realistic expectations for the client.
- The possibilities of negotiation and litigation.
- NEGOTIATION
The negotiation between the parts is a prioritary element, opposite to litigation. However, the approach and possibilities of negotiation are narrowly related to the approach and possibilities of litigation. In consequence both approaches and possibilities are considered in parallel.
- LITIGATION
The litigation is approached as:- The last or unique recourse after the negotiation or in absence of this one.
- An element to negotiate from a more solid position.
For the phase of analysis I incorporate my experience and training in the techniques of analysis used in the area of systems engineering and in business project management.
For the phase of negotiation I incorporate my experience and training in the techniques used in the business and commercial area.
The litigation phase is exclusive to the area of the law.
In general, and in a major or minor measure according to the complexity of every case, in my work I use:
- The working methodology described previously.
- A set of procedures of good praxis or best practices, proved from the accumulated experience.
- A set of patterns of reusable solutions for similar problems, also proved from the training and accumulated experience.