Collaborative practice is an alternative dispute resolution approach where lawyers and other professionals work cooperatively with parties to negotiate settlement agreements outside of litigation. It requires all participants to negotiate in good faith and keep discussions confidential. Key aspects include both parties having independent legal counsel, jointly retaining experts, and lawyers being disqualified from litigation if negotiations fail. The goal is reaching written agreements addressing all issues with input from all participants.

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