When many people think of licensed professionals, they imagine solo practitioners working in isolation, not collaboration among multiple lawyers across different boutique firms with varying focuses. Most cases probably don’t require huge teams of lawyers, document reviewers, paralegals, legal assistants, etc., so a growing number of firms are choosing small firm life and collaborating with other professionals as needed. Third Ear Conflict Resolution is one of those firms. We believe in the power of collaboration with trusted and vetted advisors to help our clients get better results than they think are possible.
Collaboration as a Business Model
Built on a commitment to share expertise and other supportive resources with clients, our collaborative business model allows us to:
- Expand our reach. A large and diverse network gives every client an opportunity to achieve the best results possible under their unique circumstances.
- Enhance our professional development. Our collaborators help us gather knowledge, gain new insights, and stay updated with the latest practices in a wide variety of professions.
- Build stronger relationships. The more we work with each other, the better we understand our clients and colleagues, allowing us to better serve them.
Benefits for Clients
Our collaborative business model offers numerous advantages for clients, making their conflict resolution journeys smoother and more effective. Here are just some of the benefits:
- Comprehensive guidance. Clients receive holistic services that address all aspects of their legal matters, including the ones the courts aren’t as equipped to handle.
- Tailored solutions. By collaborating, we can ensure personalized and effective solutions that fit with a client’s overarching strategy.
- Seamless experience. We reduce the time and energy clients might otherwise spend searching for a compatible professional to assist with related services we don’t provide.
- Increased trust. Clients can be confident they are receiving services from collaborators who are committed to their success and well-being.
Our Key Collaborators
Bookkeeping and Payroll Software
- FreshBooks – Tailored for freelancers, independent contractors, and micro-businesses.
- QuickBooks Online – Ideal for growing businesses and those managing inventory.
- Gusto – Offering comprehensive employee payroll processing.
- Nest Payroll – Specializing in payroll processing for domestic employers.
- Paychex – Providing payroll processing, human resources document processing, and guidance on the Employee Retention Tax Credit program.
Business Consulting Services
- 48 Days Coaching – Helping you find work you love.
- Balance Integration Corp. – Offering employee engagement, wellness programs, leadership training, and executive coaching to corporate executive and their teams.
- The Cavu Group – Providing diversity and inclusion training and consulting.
- GNS Industries, Inc. – Staffing solutions tailored for small businesses and law firms.
- Spectra Diversity – Giving employers the diversity data they need to develop effective plans.
- Vivian Vassar – eCommerce consulting from a retailer with decades of experience.
Training and Education Services
- Continuing Vision – Host of continuing funeral education events in person and online. (You will frequently see us at these events. Here’s a list of our courses.)
- Lawline – Provider of online continuing legal education (CLE) courses.
- Trainual – Online employee onboarding software, also effective for ongoing training and knowledge management.
Business Insurance
- Albert Palacia Insurance Agency – Providing a wide range of liability coverages.
- New York State Insurance Fund – Offering workers’ compensation, disability, and Paid Family Leave coverage.
- L Squared Insurance Agency – Focusing on professional malpractice and cyber liability coverage.
Business Immigration Law Services
- Scott Legal, P.C. – Concentrating on investor and other business visas.
- Dobson Law PLLC – Handling “No Match” Letters from the Social Security Administration and other immigration issues.
Employment Law Services
- Alison Greenberg, Esq. – Advocating for employees, claimants, or plaintiffs.
- Joseph Harris, Esq. (Barton LLP) – Representing employers, respondents, or defendants.
- Katz Melinger, PLLC – Assisting employees, claimants, or plaintiffs in employment law matters. Also helping small businesses with collections matters.
Conclusion
At Third Ear Conflict Resolution, we hold mutuality and collaboration among our core values, and we are proud to work with a diverse group of licensed professionals who share our commitment to excellence and client satisfaction. Together, we are redefining what a successful business enterprise looks like, making room for new models where most effective.