Our Mediators
We are fiercely dedicated to the integrity of the mediation process as a means to helping your clients achieve a fair, cost effective resolution to their disputes.
Anne Ashby
Mediator – Arbitrator
Anne Ashby’s wealth of experience and sterling reputation as an Arbitrator, Mediator, Judge, Prosecutor and ADR Strategist have earned her the position of a sought-after professional with a galaxy of wisdom in the arena of the law.
Ken Burdin
Mediator
Mr. Burdin founded Burdin Mediations in 1993 after a successful career in sales and management with local Fortune 500 corporations. In addition to operating the company and conducting over 300 mediations, Ken volunteers his time as a pro-bono mediator for Dallas Dispute Mediation Service and various local courts.
Mary Burdin
Mediator
Ms. Burdin has been practicing law in Texas since 1980. She has mediated in excess of 5,000 disputes and is one of our most requested mediators. She has extensive experience in personal injury disputes, representing both plaintiffs and defendants in tort litigation.
G. Patrick Collins
Mediator
Mr. Collins has been licensed to practice in Texas since 1999 and in California since 1977. Prior to moving to Texas, Mr. Collins gained 19 years of trial experience in general civil litigation and insurance defense. Additionally, during these years Mr. Collins mediated hundreds of cases pending in the California Superior Courts.
Brenda Damuth
Mediator
Ms. Damuth has been practicing law in Texas since 1978, and has mediated over 800 cases. She brings a unique perspective to the mediation process in that she has extensive first chair trial experience representing both Plaintiffs and Defendants in personal injury disputes.
John E. DeFeo
Mediator
John has practiced as a trial lawyer in Texas for over 35 years. He has wealth of experience in all types of civil litigation, having represented both plaintiffs and defendants in all types of commercial and personal injury cases, including tens of millions of settlement/verdict recoveries.
Shayan Elahi
Mediator
Shayan Elahi is a Harvard Certified Mediator with real courtroom experience, having done over 50 jury and bench trials in Texas and Florida. During mediation he brings his State and Federal litigation experience, along with a no-nonsense approach to help the parties reach a well informed decision based on their goals. His mediation practice handles disputes involving family law, business partnerships, personal injury, civil rights and employment discrimination cases.
King Fifer
MEDIATOR – ARBITRATOR
Former Judge T. King Fifer presided over Dallas County Court at Law No. 2 from January 2007 until January 2018. He oversaw more than 300 jury trials, some resulting in multi-million-dollar verdicts, and more than a thousand bench trials.
Kathy Fragnoli
MEDIATOR – ARBITRATOR
Kathy has been a full-time neutral since 1994. She provides ADR services nationwide, and has offices in San Diego and Dallas. Kathy is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Boston College and graduated from Gonzaga University School of Law. She attended the Harvard Law School negotiations program in 1995.
Karen Hubbard
MEDIATOR
Ms. Hubbard has been licensed to practice in Texas and Oklahoma since 1985 and is a graduate of the American Academy of Attorney-Mediators, Inc. training program. She has extensive litigation experience in both state and federal courts representing both plaintiffs and defendants.
Ronald Hurdle
MEDIATOR - ARBITRATOR
Jim Jordan
MEDIATOR – ARBITRATOR
Sandra Lauro
Mediator
Sandra (“Sandy”) Lauro has spent over 20 years practicing labor and employment law, with a focus on compliance, training, best practices and resolution of workplace disputes. She has substantial experience in labor and employment disputes, including disputes involving sexual and racial harassment, workplace discrimination, non-competition agreements and executive contractual arrangements.
Marty Lowy
Mediator – Arbitrator
As Judge of the 101st Civil District Court of Dallas County from 2007 through 2014, Judge Lowy presided over more than 150 jury trials, including several resulting in multi-million dollar verdicts. He was named Trial Judge of the Year for 2010 by the Dallas chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates. Judge Lowy developed a reputation for preparing thoroughly and quickly grasping complex facts and subtle legal issues.
Dana McArthur
MEDIATOR - ARBITRATOR
As an ADR specialist, Dana McArthur has mediated over 3,000 civil litigation disputes. She has advanced substantive knowledge in the areas of product liability, medical malpractice, premises liability, breach of contract, sexual assault, construction defects and the Texas DTPA. Using expert negotiation strategies, empathy, creativity, tenacity and follow-up.
Lynne Nash
MEDIATOR – ARBITRATOR
Lynne has been a credentialed Texas mediator since 2012. As a mediator first, lawyer second she brings a special perspective to the parties she serves. Through over 100 civil and family mediations, she has proven to be especially adept in cases involving emotionally charged situations.
Ken Rubenstein
Mediator – Arbitrator
Ken Rubenstein has practiced law in Texas since 1985 and has mediated on a full-time basis since 1993. He has mediated in excess of 10,000 disputes involving personal injury, premises liability, complex business disputes, construction, professional malpractice, employment, real estate and debt collection.
Mel Wolovits
Mediator – Arbitrator
Mel is a creative dealmaker who tirelessly seeks practical solutions for business and personal disputes.
A 34 year a trial attorney in state and federal courts in Texas, Ohio, New Mexico, Arizona, and Oklahoma, Mr. Wolovits settles complex and contentious disputes. He is a creative dealmaker who tirelessly seeks practical solutions for business and personal disputes.
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