OK HB2117

Enacts the Uniform Collaborative Law Act establishing a collaborative law process for resolving disputes without tribunal intervention when parties sign a participation agreement with their respective lawyers.

Requires collaborative law participation agreements to be in writing, signed by all parties, identify the collaborative lawyers, and describe the nature and scope of the matter being resolved.

Disqualifies collaborative lawyers and their law firm associates from representing parties in subsequent tribunal proceedings related to the collaborative matter, with limited exceptions for emergency orders and tribunal approval of agreements.

Establishes privilege and confidentiality protections for collaborative law communications, with exceptions for threats, crimes, professional misconduct claims, child/adult abuse cases, and felony proceedings.

Requires collaborative lawyers to assess prospective parties for coercive or violent relationships, obtain informed consent about the process, and ensure full disclosure of information related to the collaborative matter without formal discovery.

Becomes effective January 1, 2026.