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Lynn E. MacBeth and Associates, P.C. Lynn MacBeth
Attorney Lynn MacBeth represents parties in disputed matters including divorce, custody, support, and property division as well as employment discrimination, injury, and liability cases. Lynn MacBeth is trained in Collaborative Law and also participates in the process of Collaborative Divorce.
Collaborative Divorce
A relatively new idea to Pittsburgh, Collaborative Divorce is an innovative process that is sweeping the country. Its popularity arises from its concern and attention to the parties' overall well-being. The goal is to keep the entire matter out of court, yet provide for both parties' needs and interests by working out an amicable arrangement between the parties. This makes most sense when one realizes that practically all divorces are ultimately resolved (even if it's on the eve of trial or on the courthouse steps) by an agreement between the parties. Judges do not want to engage in lengthy trials or make personal, private decisions for people about their finances and family lives. Since it is their job to do so, courts will make these decisions, but only after costly and time-consuming litigation. If parties want to use the Collaborative Process, they still have all the advantages of a litigated divorce, lawyers engaging in negotiations for them, but none of the courtroom confrontations or costs. At the heart of the Collaborative process is respect for each party's needs, dignity, integrity, and preservation of important family relationships. The attorneys sign a pact at the beginning of the case pledging not to litigate in court, not even in motions court, and not even on a minor matter. If an attorney sees court as the only option, the attorney must withdraw from the case. The clients are protected in this process as each attorney must advocate for the client's best interests. Clients take part in most negotiations in four-way meetings so that most of the process takes place out in the open, not behind closed doors where attorneys and judges often do the work in the traditional courtroom process. Lynn MacBeth is trained in the Collaborative Process and is currently taking on Collaborative Divorce and Custody cases.
Family Practice
Skilled in domestic issues, Lynn MacBeth finds constructive and cost effective ways of resolving important issues. These issues include child custody, divorce, separation, child support, spousal support, and alimony and property division. Family law cases are extremely personal and private. When parties are in the midst of divorce proceedings, custody battles, or any range of familial issues, emotions can be overwhelming. Clients need not be overwhelmed by the legal process as well. Our attorneys are sensitive to the need to make the process as smooth as possible. Parties in family law matters have enough to deal with, they need to know that their attorneys are handling the intricacies of the legal process. Our attorneys will be their advocate and their voice.
Employment Discrimination, Injury
Our attorneys know that workplace issues and job loss can be among the most difficult of life transitions. We have experience in finding solutions for workplace discrimination and other issues related to unfair employment practices.
Lynn MacBeth
 Lynn MacBeth has handled thousands of court cases for a variety of clients. She has extensive experience with family law issues and has also represented parties in claims involving estates, real estate, banking, personal injury, employment and tort litigation. She is trained and experienced in Mediation and the Collaborative Divorce process.
"When clients are involved in court action of any kind, they need to know their attorney will communicate with them as often as necessary to keep them fully apprised of the case. Our policy is to return every phone call the same day it is received and to make sure our clients understand exactly what is happening with their cases every step of the way." -- Lynn MacBeth
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