Mediation is a voluntary, confidential process where a neutral third party (mediator) facilitates conversation and communication between disputing parties with the goal of reaching a mutually-agreeable solution.

The mediation process:

1. The parties sign an agreement to mediate.

2. The mediator facilitates negotiation between the parties.

3. If an agreement is reached, the parties draft and sign a “Mediation Settlement Agreement”.

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A mediator will:

-Remain neutral

-Guide the process

-Listen and ask questions to clarify important issues

-Facilitate conversation and negotiation between parties

-Ask open-ended questions

A mediator will not:

-Decide the outcome of the case

-Give legal advice

-Disclose confidential information

As a Candidate for Credentialed Mediator, Texas Mediator Credentialing Association, I have agreed to abide by their standards and ethics.

A mediator must have completed a minimum of 40 classroom hours of mediation training pursuant to Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 154.052(a).

Additionally, to conduct family mediation, a mediator must complete additional training pursuant to Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 154.052(b).

I have completed both training requirements in addition to basic and advanced arbitration training.