Managing High-Net-Worth Divorce Cases

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Family Law

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The course offers attorneys valuable insights on effectively handling divorce cases involving individuals with substantial assets. This hour-long presentation aims to provide attorneys with the necessary skills and knowledge to approach these complex cases with confidence and proficiency.

During the course, participants will learn how to build a team of experts capable of accurately assessing the values of businesses, goodwill, commercial properties, separate property, and other typical assets found in high-net-worth estates. They will also explore advanced techniques for evaluating intricate financial structures, including closely held businesses, start-ups with vesting stock options, CEO's holdings, and other assets commonly involved in such cases.

Additionally, the course covers the crafting of effective discovery plans that yield crucial information for a successful case outcome. Participants will also gain insights into obtaining protective orders for sensitive business records, as well as addressing practical considerations, such as maintaining client privacy and devising strategies to secure substantial payouts as part of case resolutions.

This program is ideal for attorneys who handle divorce cases with high-net-worth individuals, closely held businesses, start-ups with vesting stock options, CEOs, or professionals. Regardless of experience level, attendees will find this course immensely valuable in elevating their expertise and better serving their clients while achieving successful outcomes in high-net-worth divorce cases.

Learning Objectives:

  • Build a team of experts
  • Create discovery Plans and Protective orders
  • Value the assets
  • Evaluate separate and Community property interests
  • Identify special considerations for high-asset individuals
  • Secure the award

About the Presenters

Jamie Walker, Esq.

Jamie Walker Family Law

Practice Area: Family & Matrimonial

Jamie R. Walker is a licensed family law attorney in Pierce County, Washington with more than fifteen years of experience. Ms. Walker attended Gonzaga School of Law and spent a decade at a large firm before opening her own boutique law firm that focuses on complicated custody cases and high net worth estates. Ms. Walker is the Washington State Chapter President of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and has been recognized by Super Lawyer’s Magazine as well as Best Lawyer's Magazine. Ms. Walker has presented a number of CLEs for her peers addressing high-net-worth estates, discovery issues, and trial preparation for ...

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