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In Negotiation
Contract Review

This series of articles explores negotiation theory and the settlement process, including the psychology, skills, and methods you are likely to encounter in a settlement negotiation.

Drafting

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This series of articles  introduces you to legal and practical consideration that will go into drafting a settlement agreement that achieves your goals. 

OUR MISSION

Each year 15 million civil cases are filed in the United States.

Of those, 97% settle or are dismissed prior to trial.

 

Zopatopia provides the free tools and resources you need to master the art of settlement.

Our easy-read articles cover a broad range of settlement specific topics, from basic negotiation theory to complex tax considerations. So whether you're a novice looking for a crash course in settlement or an experienced practitioner looking to add to your skills, zopatopia has entertaining and informative practical advice to help you master the art of settlement. 

Newspapers

Settle today, plan for tomorrow. A successful settlement requires planning for the future, including the likely tax treatment of settlement payments. This series of articles gets into the nitty gritty of settlement taxation to ensure your settlement serves you as well on April 15 as it did on day one.

This series of articles examines developments settlement specific case law and discusses high-profile settlements in an effort to glean trends and important lessons on what does and does not work.

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