Introducing the ultimate family law course
for litigants-- and lawyers.
Cinema quality video-on-demand masterclasses and live demonstrations, direct to you.
State-of-the-art multimedia presentations for effective learning.
First-of-its-kind world class training and broadcast facility.
A typical multimedia presentation.
Mr. Watters's Trial Laboratory used for a training course.
Full mock courtroom with seating for 25 people and state-of-the-art audio/video.
Ms. Griffin's reception area.
Ms. Griffin's conference area.Nextgen Video-On-Demand
Private content delivery platform is blazing fast and direct to you, with viewing in the privacy of your home or office.
Breadth and Depth
Broad coverage of family law procedure and deep discussions of substantive law for both parties and attorneys.
Cinema/Broadcast Quality
Thanks to our friends at RED Cinema and Solid State Logic for their excellent products that we use.
Affordable Pricing
Save tens of thousands of dollars and learn priceless knowledge that took our presenters decades to acquire.
Topics
Lawyer/Professional Track
- The psychology of negotiating with Opposing Counsel
- The psychology of managing clients
- The psychology for collecting on invoices
- The psychology behind working smarter re client communication
- The psychology behind associating attorneys on a matter
- The psychology of running a law firm
- The psychology behind managing staff
- The psychology behind managing attorney and support contractors
- The psychology of self-care
- The psychology of increasing profitability
- The psychology of collaboration with other professionals
- How Psychology impacts litigation.
- The psychology behind preparing a direct examination
- The psychology of anticipating redirect
- The psychology and preparing trial strategy
- The psychology and preparing cross-examination
- The psychology in preparing witness rehabilitation
- The psychology behind litigation leading to settlement
- The psychology behind communicating with judges
- The psychology behind professional development
- The psychology behind nonverbal communication in litigation
- Why psychology is important for lawyers
- How the new domestic violence laws are impacting custody
- Best interest of children. Should this be judicial discretion or should there be some legislative factors that guide decision-making?
- Trial best practices
- Live mock trial demoonstration
Litigant/Party Track
- How to communicate with Opposing Party
- How to communicate with your lawyer?
- How to communicate with the office staff
- How to communicate with Opposing Counsel if you're self-represented
- How to conduct yourself in court
- How to communicate with a judge
- How to communicate with Courthouse staff
- How to dress for court
- How to communicate with mental health professionals in your family law matter
- How to communicate with guardians ad litem in your Family law matter
- How to communicate with minor counsel in your Family law matter
- What not to post on social media
- What not to throw in your garbage can
- What not to do in public in a custody dispute
- Who not to involve in your legal battle
- Pitfalls for litigation to avoid
- Don't step on the land mines for custody dispute
- Be aware of the following issues in your property division
- Be aware of the following issues in your child support matter
- Be aware of the following issues in your spousal support matter
- What the forensics won't tell you
- How the judge cannot offer legal advice on how to get it
- How to save money with your current counsel
- How to contest a bill from your lawyer
- How to keep your fees down with your lawyer
- How to write an email to your lawyer
- How to preserve your relationship with your children in custody dispute
- How to protect your children during a custody
- How to avoid a loyalty conflict in a custody dispute
- What to do if there is domestic violence in your custody
- What to do if you're the victim of domestic violence
- What to do if you're the alleged perpetrator of domestic violence
- What is the difference between partner, violence, and coercive control?
- What does California say about coercive control?
- Live mock trial demonstration
Joint Venturers
Virginia E. Griffin, Esq.
Beverly Hills, California
Besides practicing law, Virginia is active in lobbying for the best interests of children who are caught in conflict in the family law system.
Andrew G. Watters, Esq.
Redwood City, California
19-year trial attorney with 40+ trials in civil and family law; law firm owner since 2016; and part-time systems integrator of Advanced Information Systems.
Los Angeles Office
GDA
9440 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 301
Beverly Hills, California 90210
+1 (310) 887-1432
admin@gda.lawyer
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San Francisco Office
Andrew G. Watters, Esq.
555 Twin Dolphin Dr., Ste. 135
Redwood City, CA 94065
+1 (650) 542-0057
info@watters.law
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