Godwin Ronquillo’s Laci Dreher to Lead Collaborative Law Professionals of North Texas

Dallas, TX, July 14, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Godwin Ronquillo PC, a Texas trial and appellate firm with offices in Dallas and Houston, is proud to announce that associate, Laci Dreher is co-founder and President-Elect of the Collaborative Law Professionals of North Texas, a group consisting of lawyers and neutral professionals who have made a commitment to offer individuals an alternative to traditional litigation in an environment based on mutual respect and compromise.

Ms. Dreher explained, “The members of our group truly believe in the Collaborative Law process and think that it can often be less expensive and ultimately the best solution for many people. With Collaborative Law there is no incentive to encourage painful and costly litigation.”

Collaborative Law Professionals of North Texas was founded to provide parties with a small group of highly skilled, educated, and collaboratively trained lawyers and neutral professionals who can help families make a more peaceful transition into a new life, regardless of the complexity of the case. In the Collaborative Law process both parties have their own individual attorney, who is bound to protect the client's confidentiality and interests, a financial professional and a mental health professional to assist on financial and parenting issues. Former Judge Marilea Lewis, Of Counsel at Godwin Ronquillo and head of the firm's Family Law practice area adds, “We are proud of Laci’s initiative and commitment to this new group. I am convinced their mission will save many people from the trying experience of a courtroom battle. I also believe that her experience will add value and dimension to Godwin Ronquillo as we seek to provide our clients with the best outcome.”

Professionals who are focused on Collaborative Law promise, in writing, to work towards an agreement without going to court. Collaborative law, especially in the family context, provides an option for couples to help protect their finances and children from the personal turmoil that too often results from traditional court battles.

Complementing her collaborative law work, Ms. Dreher represents Godwin Ronquillo clients in a variety of other Family Law matters including traditional divorce, pre-marital agreements, common law marriage disputes, and suits affecting parent-child relationships.

Additionally, her practice at the Firm includes commercial litigation matters related to negligence, product liability, breach of contract, deceptive trade practices, premises liability and strict liability.

Ms. Dreher is a 2008 graduate of Baylor Law School. She is a member of the Collaborative Law Institute of Texas, the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, the Dallas Bar Association and the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers.

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