Best Lawyers in Texas, United States for Mediation
Board Certified in Construction Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Carson Fisk represents construction industry participants in both contentious and non-contentious matters, including complex construction litigation and claims, contract drafting and negotiation, and best practices and claims counseling matters. His practice focuses on the representation of general contractors, but he also actively represents developers/owners, subcontractors, suppliers and sureties. He has experi...
K. B. Battaglini has for more than 3 decades counseled and represented businesses and individuals. He is listed in Best Lawyers in America© (by Levine Leichtman Capital Partners), has expertise in energy, environmental, natural resources, media and entertainment law, and has significant first chair experience in trials, appeals, arbitrations and mediations. He is on the national panel of arbitrators for the American Arbitration Association and FINRA. Prior to joining Strong Pipkin, he wa...
Serving as Office Managing Partner of Akerman’s Houston office, Scott Marrs is a formidable trial lawyer litigating high profile matters in state and federal courts as well as arbitrations in the United States, South America, the Middle East, and Europe. Scott focuses on legal issues in virtually all aspects of the energy sector, including oil and gas exploration, production, transportation, storage, power, chemical, petrochemical, energy marketing, and well service. He also litigates i...
Formerly a Justice on the Texas Court of Appeals, David Keltner is a highly acclaimed and recognized lawyer in the field of appellate law in Texas. He has served as lead counsel in over 350 appellate decisions and his legal writings have been cited with approval by Texas courts. He has been honored with various prestigious awards and accolades for his outstanding contributions to the legal profession. From 2021 through 2025, he was recognized as a Star Individual by Chambers USA and has recei...
Aric J. Garza is an ADR professional and commercial litigation attorney based in San Antonio, Texas. As the founder of Aric J. Garza Law PLLC, he represents businesses and individuals in commercial litigation, business disputes, employment matters, and real estate litigation. In addition to his litigation practice, he serves as a mediator and arbitrator in a wide range of complex matters. Aric has handled online mediations, hearings, and arbitrations since 2020, conducting more than 200 proce...
David M. Medina is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation and Mediation. David M. practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized David M. Medina since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which David M. Medina is held by other lawyers.
John DeGroote is a former global company general counsel who has mediated and arbitrated complex and significant commercial and business disputes nationwide since 2013. Having served as outside counsel, chief litigation counsel, general counsel, company president, and corporate director, he understands the legal, business, and practical decisions that often determine whether a case settles or not. As a mediator, John has been named the Lawyer of the Year for Mediation in Dallas/Fort Worth by ...
J.K. Leonard is a full-time mediator based in San Antonio, Texas with Leonard Resolution Services PLLC. His legal background includes extensive work in commercial litigation, mediation, personal injury litigation for defendants, and product liability litigation for defendants. Prior to focusing on mediation, Mr. Leonard practiced in the areas of product liability, complex torts, commercial litigation, and non-medical professional liability. He also served as monitoring and coverage counsel in...
Practice Areas Commercial & Business Litigation Temporary Restraining Orders & Temporary Injunctions Professional Liability Legal Malpractice & Legal Ethics Disqualification Disputes Appellate Practice Emphasis Carol helps businesses and individuals solve their commercial legal problems, everything from addressing disputes before a lawsuit is filed to aggressively pursuing full-blown litigation and trials. A lawyer for more than 20 years, Carol is experienced, creative, tough and ...
Andrew Melsheimer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Arbitration, Energy Law and International Arbitration - Commercial. Andrew practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Andrew Melsheimer since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Andrew Melsheimer is held by other lawyers.
Derrick Carson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Arbitration, International Arbitration - Commercial and Litigation - Construction. Derrick practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Derrick Carson since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Derrick Carson is held by other lawyers.
M. Imad Khan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Arbitration, International Arbitration - Commercial and International Arbitration - Governmental. M. Imad practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized M. Imad Khan since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which M. Imad Khan is held by other lawyers.
Chalk is a 1973 graduate of University of Texas School of Law (J.D.), with prior M.A. (1967) and B.S. (1962) degrees from Tennessee Tech University, and A.A. degree (1956) from Freed-Hardeman College. Prior to joining in 1986 Whitaker Chalk Swindle & Schwartz PLLC, Fort Worth, Texas, and its predecessors, Chalk was President of Dabney Capital, Dallas, Texas (1984-86) (real estate finance), General Counsel and Vice President of LaJet, Inc., Abilene, Texas (1978-84) (petroleum refining and ...
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