Book Blurbs:
Practicing Therapeutic Jurisprudence offers engaging and fresh perspectives about Therapeutic Jurisprudence and its relatives, such as Holistic Law, Preventive Law, Affective Lawyering, Creative Problem-Solving and aspects of negotiation and mediation. Every teacher and practitioner of ADR needs to understand the important developments that this book presents.
Leonard L. Riskin, C.A. Leedy Professor of Law & Director of the Center for the Study of Dispute Resolution, University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law
Wexler, Winick, and Stolle tackle the challenges emanating from the increasing complexity of contemporary legal issues by offering a unique theoretical paradigm. Their fusion of therapeutic jurisprudence, emphasizing the psychological impact of law, with the pragmatism of preventive law, focusing on counselor/client relationships and methods to avoid litigation, is ingenious and essential. The authors demonstrate how creatively and effectively this model operates in a variety of legal settings — from civil to criminal, from courtroom to office. They have developed a distinctive framework that allows lawyers, judges, academics, and policymakers the tools to formulate and to apply law in a manner that is responsive and helpful to individuals, families, and the community. Application of this approach advances the adoption of legal realism in our jurisprudential scheme.
Barbara A. Babb, Associate Professor of Law & Director of the Center for Families, Children and the Courts, University of Baltimore School of Law
Practicing Therapeutic Jurisprudence offers concrete ways for lawyers to practice law as a truly helping profession. Practitioners of collaborative law can enhance their practices by applying its principles and perspectives.
Stuart G. Webb, Esq., Minneapolis, Minnesota
Practicing Therapeutic Jurisprudence explains why much of the public does not see lawyers as helpful and why too many lawyers do not find their profession satisfying. The authors provide a comprehensive and creative view of law as a helping profession, dedicated to solving clients’ and society’s problems. This important work demonstrates that therapeutic jurisprudence is much more than an interesting theory; it provides practical suggestions to lawyers for applying therapeutic principles in everyday practice.
Steven R. Smith, Dean, California Western Law School
Finally! A comprehensive lawyers’ Bible for those of us in the trenches who want to practice law as healers and peacemakers. This groundbreaking book will transform many law practices and, in doing so, will change society.
John V. McShane, Esq. McShane, Davis & Hance, L.L.P., Dallas, Texas
