As a Texas mediator, I have found that the most successful mediations are prepared for long before the parties sit down at the table.

A good mediator possesses a unique blend of legal acumen, empathy, and strategic patience. The value of their wisdom often becomes clearer with time and experience in the legal field.

Mediating Texas personal injury cases involving workers' compensation subrogation liens is a complex balancing act of interests

In Texas mediation, particularly in more complex civil lawsuit disputes, the "non-negotiable" often appears early, creating an immediate, seemingly insurmountable, impasse.

As a Texas mediator with decades of civil litigation experience, I have spent countless hours in rooms navigating complex legal disputes. The spoken arguments of parties and attorneys are just one layer of the negotiation; beneath the surface, a rich current of nonverbal cues flows, often telling a more accurate story than the words themselves.

Because the ink on a newly filed lawsuit often feels fresh, many Texas attorneys question if it is truly too early to mediate.

In Texas, mediating a premises liability or slip and fall case involves several unique considerations that distinguish it from the mediation of other personal injury matters.

Attorney and Mediator James L. Williams of the Fort Worth, Texas law and mediation firm of Williams, McClure & Parmelee has been Selected as within the Top 1% and named “Best of the Best” Attorneys, and one of “America’s Most Honored Lawyers” for 2025 by The American Registry…

Construction lien disputes are notoriously difficult to settle, often stalling projects and entangling owners, contractors, and suppliers in prolonged, expensive litigation.

Parties and attorneys sometimes enter mediation figuratively "gnashing their teeth," fueled by the belief that their position is without flaw and impervious to attack.

In Texas, the real estate taxation framework for commercial properties hinges on a crucial metric known as the Appraised Value.

As a Texas mediator who has decades of experience as a trial and defense lawyer, I have witnessed that the most successful mediations are driven by thorough preparation rather than dramatic negotiation theatrics.

Fabrication and welding companies in Texas operate within a demanding environment characterized by high-stakes projects, stringent safety regulations, and complex contractual obligations.

Texas mediations involving breach of contract, and claims like unjust enrichment and quantum meruit, can turn into challenging disputes to settle, frequently arising in construction, business partnership dissolutions, and complex commercial matters.

In Texas, the pre-litigation phase of a personal injury case often involves mediation, a voluntary and confidential process that can help resolve disputes without a lawsuit. As a Texas attorney and mediator, I've seen firsthand how productive these sessions can be.

In the ever-changing world of Texas products liability litigation, the role of a mediator is both a calling and a complex dance, given the state's dynamic legal environment.

In the challenging environment where parties cannot even agree on the fundamental nature of an issue—metaphorically, "the color of an orange"—the structured framework of a caucus can offer a vital path toward resolution.

Texas construction design defect claims present unique challenges, particularly with the mandatory pre-suit process under the Residential Construction Liability Act (RCLA)

In Texas, parties engaged in a dispute often hear the terms "best alternative to a negotiated agreement," or BATNA, and "worst alternative."

Mediation has long been a cornerstone of alternative dispute resolution in Texas, offering parties a structured, confidential, and generally more cost-effective way to settle disputes outside the courtroom.