Holistic Law is a fresh approach to the practice of law. Instead of regarding clients in a narrow ways, for examples: "this criminal defendant" or "that one going through a divorce," the Holistic Lawyer focuses on legal issues through the lens of the whole person. Conflicts and crises are seen as vehicles in which clients can growth and evolve. Holistic Law can be transformative both for the client and to the entire practice of law.
Imagine a legal practice where peacemaking prevails over agitating. Imagine a lawyer who is more concerned about a quick and fair end result for the client than racking up huge legal fees. Imagine civility in the law.
The American justice system is an adversarial one; one based on fighting. Plaintiff versus Defendant; The People/The State/The Commonwealth versus Defendant; Spouse versus Spouse.
Holistic Lawyering rejects the idea that in order to "win" a case someone needs to "lose." The focus cannot be simply on what the "other side" did wrong. Instead, the Holistic Lawyer takes a critical look at the client's role in the problem, works with the client to draw a client-focused solution, and assesses the effect of the problem on both the client and the community.
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