Representative Matters

Business Commercial
• • Mediated a dispute involving the removal of executive leadership and continuation of existing business
  • Mediated a multiparty dispute involving the separation and partnership dissolution of a tow truck company after a failed merger
  • Mediated matters stemming from consumer debt actions between individual debtors and large credit providers
  • Facilitated mediation between multiple online legal research providers during appellate proceedings over an intellectual property dispute
  • Served as mediator in a dispute involving a Hollywood modeling agency and large lingerie company addressing breach of contract and product liability
Employment Law
• • Mediated a dispute between executive leadership, achieving resolution of personal and professional issues to ensure continuity of business operations
  • Mediated numerous EEOC matters between employees and an event planning corporate entity
  • Mediated countless disputes between employers and employees to create a more efficient and productive work environment
  • Facilitated separation agreements for a large corporate entity
  • Mediated a presuit settlement in a wrongful termination case
Entertainment & Sports
• • Member of the city selection team for World Cup 2026
  • Facilitated negotiations between music festivals/concert tours and local municipalities regarding permitting, security and noise ordinance compliance
  • Mediated discussions among local rap artists, including peace negotiations to reduce violence
  • Mediated disputes between entertainment venues and professional organizations regarding contract disputes
  • Mediated conflicts between concert promoters/event organizers and performers, addressing breach of contract, cancellations and rider demands
  • Mediated disputes concerning releases and breach of terms with youth athletic club organizations
  • Facilitated negotiations between college athletes and organizations regarding NIL (name, image and likeness) agreements
  • Mediated contract disputes between hotel and travel organizations
  • Facilitated negotiations between a major transportation hub and concessionaires/vendors over operational agreements and revenue sharing, including equity and bidding processes
Estate Probate Trusts
• • Mediated disputes over the validity of power of attorney and capacity, involving family members and multiple property/business interests
  • Mediated complex trust provisions and challenges to fiduciary activities alleging self-dealing
  • Mediated to resolution a dispute involving complex real property lending schemes as part of an investment and estate plan
  • Mediated a dispute arising from fraud allegations involving a family and a bookkeeper
Governmental & Public Agency
• • Facilitated multiparty negotiations of a police and fire pension with $4 billion unfunded liabilities and board governance involving state and local municipalities, organized associations and numerous stakeholder groups
  • Mediated disputes between municipalities and developers regarding zoning, land use and permitting matters
  • Mediated matters stemming from conflicts between municipalities and citizens' groups over proposed public works projects, including transportation and infrastructure developments
  • Served as mediator in litigation between government entities and local property owners concerning group home and housing issues
  • Facilitated multiparty negotiation and settlement of decades-long litigation involving pay referendum for local first responder organizations
  • Mediated disputes between public agencies and contractors over the terms of construction contracts, project delays and cost overruns
  • Mediated disputes between public transit authorities and local communities regarding route planning, noise pollution and other impacts of transportation projects
  • Mediated disputes between local law enforcement agencies and community groups over policing practices, use of force and alleged civil rights violations, leading to unanimous support of a citizen police oversight board
  • Facilitated and mediated disputes involving the creation of a responsible eviction ordinance during the pandemic
  • Mediated numerous cases involving Chapter 54 of the Texas Local Government Code, pertaining to housing issues and code compliance
Higher Education & Title IX
• • Directed a small claims mediation clinic mediating cases for JP courts across Dallas-Fort Worth and Los Angeles County
  • Mediated student faculty issues for institution of higher education
  • Established peer mediation programs and provided mediator training
  • Served as mediator for faculty and administration to address disputes in culinary and nursing program for large college program
  • Facilitated discussions between universities/colleges and student groups regarding campus policies, disciplinary actions and student conduct issues
  • Facilitated negotiations between school districts and construction companies/contractors over building projects, facility upgrades and construction defects
Personal Injury
• • Mediated a dispute between a large gaming business and an individual injured while participating in gaming activity
  • Mediated a matter related to a significant insurance claim stemming from a casualty vehicle accident
  • Mediated complex damages cases involving multiple carriers and defendants
  • Mediated medical damages disputes involving plaintiffs, physicians and hospitals
Real Property
• • Mediated disputes between real estate investors and property management companies, addressing mismanagement claims, accounting discrepancies and allegations of breach of fiduciary duty
  • Facilitated negotiations between real estate brokers or agents and clients, resolving commission disputes, failure to disclose material information and breach of duty claims
  • Mediated a case concerning the breach of a commercial lease contract between a physician group and a commercial landlord
  • Mediated a matter between a residential homeowner and a roofing company over breach of contract, breach of warranty and violation of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act
  • Facilitated negotiations between commercial property owners and tenants, addressing lease terms, rent increases and alleged violations of lease agreements
  • Facilitated negotiations between real estate investors and lenders, resolving issues related to loan defaults, foreclosure proceedings and mortgage modifications
  • Mediated a dispute between owner/agent and sale of residential property, with lis pendens prohibiting sale
  • Served as mediator in disputes between homeowners associations and individual homeowners involving enforcing provisions and setting assessments