Mediation

Mediation Experience Matters: A Texas Mediator’s Background

 

Are you looking for a mediator who truly understands the nuances of conflict resolution? In our latest video, one of our experienced professionals shares their journey from the classrooms of Pepperdine University School of Law to the courtrooms of North Texas.

Experience matters when it comes to resolving complex disputes. Having the background and experience as a civil litigator, a law firm owner, and an associate judge in probate court helped shape my mediation skills and knowledge. Since joining the Blum firm, I’ve successfully mediated numerous cases each month, specializing in everything from employment disputes to probate matters.

We are proud to share that most cases mediated here reach a successful resolution. Tune in now to see why this level of expertise is exactly what you need in your corner.

 

 

Video Transcript

I attended Pepperdine University School of Law from 1986 to 1989. Pepperdine was one of the first law schools to really emphasize alternative dispute resolution, and part of that was mediation. So I actually had some formal training in law school regarding mediation.

Then, throughout my experience as a civil litigator since the early to mid-90s, I was involved in mediation, frequently attending mediations all over North Texas. I started mediating cases back when I had my own law firm, before I became an associate judge in probate court. At that time, I mediated employment disputes.

But since joining the Blum firm, I have been mediating several times a month. I’m happy to say that most of the cases I’ve mediated have been resolved at mediation.

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What Do You Enjoy About Mediation Cases

Ever wonder what actually happens behind the closed doors of a mediation session? In our latest video, we share why we find mediating cases so incredibly rewarding. It isn’t just about the legalities; it’s about the people.

Mediation provides a unique space for parties to experience a sense of catharsis. It is an opportunity for individuals to share their stories, explain how they arrived at their current situation, and voice their true desires. By utilizing years of experience and a diverse skill set, we can help guide these conversations toward a resolution.

What makes this process truly special is the focus on creative problem-solving. Often, the best solutions are the ones the parties hadn’t even considered—resolutions that everyone can live with. Ultimately, the goal is to resolve litigation in a way that feels fair and final for all involved.

Watch the video now to hear more about the personal and professional passion behind resolving disputes through mediation!

 

Video Transcript

So, I really enjoy mediating cases because it gives me an opportunity to kind of use all of my experience and my skill sets. I enjoy giving parties an opportunity to have a bit of catharsis and tell me, you know, how they got in this situation, what their desires are. But I also like to help parties to try to come up with creative solutions, maybe that they hadn’t thought about that might be a way that everyone could live with a particular resolution of a matter so that we can report to the court that litigation has been resolved.

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What is Mediation?

Are you currently facing a legal challenge and feeling a bit overwhelmed by the prospect of a long, drawn-out court battle? You aren’t alone. Many people find the litigation process daunting, but there is an effective alternative that Texas courts highly favor: mediation.

In this video, we break down exactly what mediation is and why it’s often the most successful path toward resolving litigated matters. Think of mediation not as a confrontation, but as a guided settlement conference. It’s a dedicated time for you and your attorney to sit down with a neutral third party—the mediator—to explore solutions outside of a courtroom setting.

The beauty of mediation lies in its flexibility and communication. A mediator, who is typically an experienced attorney themselves, acts as a bridge between parties. They facilitate back-and-forth communication, ask the right questions, and help convey vital information that might get lost in the heat of a legal dispute.

The ultimate goal? Finding a creative solution that everyone can live with. While it doesn’t work every single time, it is successful very often. When a resolution is reached, the process concludes with a signed settlement agreement, providing everyone with a clear path forward.

If you’re looking for a way to resolve your legal issues with more control and less stress, this video is a must-watch. Discover how mediation can help you move past the conflict and reach a resolution that works for you. Click the link above to watch now!

 

 

Video Transcript

0:00 Intro
0:34 Mediators Help Communicate

0:00 Intro

So, mediation is actually a guided settlement conference. 

Mediations are highly favored by Texas courts because mediations are very successful, not always, but very often, in resolving litigated matters. It’s a chance for the parties, with their attorneys, to sit down and spend several hours with a mediator who is usually also an attorney. 

0:34 Mediators Help Communicate

The mediator can perform the role of being the communicator back and forth between the parties and ask questions, convey information, and try to see if some type of creative solution that all parties can live with cannot be reached. And if a solution is reached, typically a mediated settlement agreement is signed at the end of the proceeding.

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