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Most
cases mediated in this program are referred to the DRC by the
courts (typically, County Civil and District Civil).
Some cases, however, are mediated at the request of
counsel either prior to or following filing.
Counsel
is required to contact the DRC by phone or by mail indicating
that our services have been requested.
Counsel should at this time determine a mutually
agreeable mediation date and time (at least 2 weeks from the
date the request for DRC services is made). The DRC will provide counsel with a checklist of case
information required for scheduling services.
If mediation is being requested, counsel should indicate
whether they require a half or full day session.
Mediations
are conducted at either the mediator’s offices, the DRC
offices, or (if mutually acceptable) the offices of counsel.
Mediations held at the DRC are scheduled to commence at
9:30 AM or 1:30 PM.
All
mediators in this program are licensed attorneys practicing for
a minimum of 5 years and in good standing with the State Bar of
Texas.
The
Litigation Program does NOT
accept cases for mediation in which:
The
amount in dispute (pleading) exceeds $100,000 and/or
The
DRC Litigation Program also offers binding and non-binding
arbitration, and moderated settlement conferences.
For these processes, we require that all parties be
represented by legal counsel.
To
schedule a mediation, arbitration, or moderated settlement
conference, simply call the DRC’s litigation department at
(713) 755-8274.
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