Carrie Witter, (Lawyer)
Address:
Phone:
Fax:
I enjoy the collaborative process because it enables me to work with clients that approach family law disputes with integrity and respect.
Collaborative Services
My goal is to exclusively practice Collaborative Law. I am committed to assisting families work through the painful process that has necessitated my expertise. Throughout my personal and professional life I have recognized the importance of maintaining a safe, positive atmosphere for children regardless of what might occur between parents. I assist those families with no children or grown children to navigate the emotional waters of divorce with professionalism and candor.
Professional Activities
CURRENT:
Henrico County Bar Association, Active Member (2007-present)
Metro Richmond Family Law Bar Association, Active Member (2007-present) Secretary, 2010-2011
International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, Active Member
Collaborative Professionals of Richmond, Active Member
Virginia Collaborative Professionals, Active Member
Richmond Collaborative Divorce Professionals, Active Member
PRIOR:
Metro Richmond Family Law Bar Association, Treasurer, 2011-2012
Metro Richmond Family Law Bar Association, Vice President 2012-2013
Metro Richmond Family Law Bar Association, President 2013-2014
Collaborative Practice Training
| Year | Course Title | Instructor | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic/ Introductory Collaborative Law or Interdisciplinary Collaborative Team Training. | |||
| 2008 | Interdisciplinary Team Training | CDTT | 20 |
| 30-Hr Interest-Based Negotiation & Mediation Skills | |||
| 2009 | Negotiation and Mediation Skills for Collaborative Professionals | CPTI | 30 |
| Additional 15 hours Intermediate/ Advanced interest-based negotiation, communication skills, collaborative, or basic professional coach training | |||
| 2010 | The Ethics of Non-Adversarial Negotiation | Various | 2 |
| 2010 | The Ethics of Non-Adversarial Negotiation | Frank Morrison | 2 |
| 2010 | Practicing Zealous Advocacy by Using Effective Non-Adversarial negotiation | Frank Morrison | 3 |
| 2010 | IACP Forum Washington DC | IACP - Various | 9 |
| Annual 4 hours collaborative continuing education (basic, intermediate, or advanced) | |||
| 2017 | When Collab Cases break down | Sanford Cassel | 1 |
| 2017 | The psychology of money with family law attorneys | Paul Legrand | 1 |
| 2017 | Securing Collaborative Clients-Beyond the Elevator Pitch | CPTI | 3 |
| 2017 | Getting Your Spouse into Collab | Sanford Cassel | 1 |
| 2016 | Resolving Disputes with Clients | Va State Bar | 2.5 |
| 2016 | Just Another Day At the Firm-Ethics Live Training | Bassingthwaighte, Saunders and Harman | 2 |
| 2016 | Difficult Conversations with Collaborative Clients and Team Members | Sandy Cassell | 1 |
| 2016 | Collaborative Case Conference Training Using Samoan Circle | Sandy Cassell | 1 |
| 2016 | 32 Annual Advanced Family Law Seminar | various | 5 |
| 2015 | The Art of Negotiation | Stanford | 1 |
| 2015 | Shireen Meistrich | Shireen Meistrich | 1.5 |
| 2015 | Looking for Answers | ALPS | 2 |
| 2015 | Legal issues in the Collaborative Context | various | 1.5 |
| 2015 | 31st Family Law Seminar | VaCLE | 6 |
| 2014 | Split:Divorce Through Kids\\\' Eyes (in the Collaborative Context) | Collaborative Prof of Richmond | 1 |
| 2014 | Behavioral Finance for Collaborative Professionals | Susan Buniva | 1 |
| 2014 | Aptitudes and Attidudes | CPTI | 5.5 |
| 2014 | A Refresher on The Collaborative Process | various | 1 |
| 2014 | 30th Annual Advanced Family Law Seminar | various | 6 |
| 2013 | VaCP 6th Annual Conference | Nina Meierding, MS, JD | 7.5 |
| 2013 | Life Planning for Pro Bono Clients | Williams Mullen | 1 |
| 2013 | Interest-Based Negotiations in a Neuroscience Context | CPTI | 5 |
| 2013 | 29th Annual Advanced Family Law Seminar | Various | 5 |
| 2012 | VaCP 5th Annual Conference | various | 4.5 |
| 2012 | The Role of Values in the Collaborative Process | Kimberly Fauss, Annelise Petry | 4 |
| 2012 | Determination of Income | MRFLBA | 1 |
| 2012 | Collaborative Conversations on Support | CPTI | 6 |
| 2011 | Working with your team to deliver tough information | Collaborative Professionals of Richmond | 1.5 |
| 2011 | Preventing Real Property Pitfalls in Divorce | Kelly Murray | 2 |
| 2011 | Neuroscience of Collaborative Practice Part II | Fauss | 2 |
| 2011 | Neuroscience of Collaborative Practice | Fauss | 2 |
| 2011 | Navigating Emotional Currents | various | 2 |
| 2011 | Having Productive Difficult Conversations | CPTI | 3 |
| 2011 | Creating a Message That Helps Attract Clients | IACP | 1.5 |
| 2010 | Retrieving & Using Electronic Evidence in Family Law | Various | 1 |
| 2010 | Practicing Law in the 21st Century | ALPS | 3 |
| 2010 | Bench-Bar Conference | Various | 1.5 |
| 2010 | 26th Annual Advanced Family Law Seminar | Various | 5.5 |
| 2010 | 2010 Legislative Session Highlights | Various | 1 |