Who ME, Stressed About Conflict?
Different communication styles… bullying… personality clashes… misunderstandings… stress and procrastination… when these things happen between two lawyers, it can interfere with productivity, client results and emotional well-being.

If you have a conflict with another lawyer or staff, and you’re looking for outside help to resolve it, try the new CBA Member Dispute Resolution Service.

Volunteer lawyer/mediators are available to talk through the problem with you in complete confidence. They will help you decide whether or not it’s a Law Society matter, give you suggestions for how to handle it, and even intervene as a mediator if both parties agree.

For more complex cases, a fee-for-service option may be recommended, but for the large majority of lawyers, this service is completely free -- another “Lawyers Helping Lawyers” CBA initiative.

Find out more about the volunteer lawyers by clicking on the links below. Call them directly to discuss your concerns or contact the MDR Service for more information at 604.646.7864.

Volunteer Biographies
Arlene H Henry, QC - Chair
Dr Noemi Gal-Or - Past Chair
Marika Giles - Executive Liaison
Odette Coccola
Morley William McKeachie
Eugene Raponi


Member Dispute Resolution
Member Dispute Resolution Service (Lower Mainland), June 2003
Appendix A: Case Entry Form
Appendix B: Incoming Call Register
Appendix C: Case Information Form
Appendix D: Conflict and Dispute Resolution Matrix
Appendix E: Participation Agreement
Appendix F: Case Evaluation Form

Click here to learn about the Members' Dispute Resolution Committee and its mandate.