Become a Member

How do I join King County Collaborative Law?

Once you have satisfied the basic training requirements to practice as a collaborative professional, review the information on this page, then simply complete our Membership Application (96K PDF) and mail it to us along with your check made payable to King County Collaborative Law to:

Jeff Bean
KCCL Membership Chair
234 SW 184th Street
Seattle, WA 98166-3952

What are the benefits of becoming a member?

The benefits include:

• Announce your commitment to Collaborative Law practice.
• Market yourself and describe your practice in our online directory of collaborative Professionals. 
• Get a discount on your IACP membership and buy IACP's brochures.
• Receive discount rates for continuing education programs sponsored by King County Collaborative Law 
• Use the King County Collaborative Law brand on your professional stationery and business cards (see attached License Agreement, 113 K PDF) 
• Participate in the development and growth of collaborative law in your community
• Network with other collaborative professionals. 

What are the training requirements to become a member?

You must complete a) at least 12 hours of basic collaborative law training or basic interdisciplinary collaborative training and b) a 30-hour training in interest-based, client-centered, facilitative conflict resolution, of the kind typically taught in mediation training. These training requirements are applicable to all members, regardless of their profession.

See our Events Calendar to find out what trainings are available.

How much are membership dues?

Membership dues are $150.00 per year, with an optional reduction to $130 if you are a member of the King County Bar Association’s Collaborative Law Section.

Why does KCCL provide a discount for KCBA Collaborative Law Section members?

KCCL offers the optional dues discount to encourage its members to also be members of the King County Bar Association's Collaborative Law section. The two organizations – KCCL and KCBA – have different strengths and emphases, but both are committed to improving the quality and expanding the practice of Collaborative Law in King County. Together they can do more than either could do alone. The KCBA Collaborative Law Section is open to members of all professions, not just attorneys. Visit the KCBA Collaborative Law Section Webpage for more information.  

Why does KCCL require membership in IACP?

For some time, most KCCL members were already also members of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals. By requiring all KCCL members also to be members of IACP, all KCCL members get a discount on their IACP dues. KCCL is committed to expanding the practice of Collaborative Law in King County as a local practice group, and the IACP is committed to fostering Collaborative Law practice internationally. The IACP has the strength of thousands of members across the U.S. and around the globe. Together, KCCL and IACP can present a consistent, coherent picture of what good Collaborative practice is. 

How do I renew my membership in KCCL?

The Membership Renewal form is available here (76K PDF).

Want more information about membership?

Please contact Jeff Bean, Membership Chair, (206) 794-5585, membership@kingcountycollab.org.