Houston Mediation Services for Texas Disputes
What Is General Mediation?
Some disputes can be addressed through a structured conversation before the parties spend more time and resources on litigation. Dodson Law Firm offers mediation for parties discussing personal injury, business, and family-law matters in Texas. The mediator is neutral and does not represent either side or make the decision. Mediation may help parties identify the issues, consider options, and decide whether they can reach an agreement. It does not guarantee settlement.
Sessions may be arranged by video or in person, depending on the matter and availability. Contact the firm to discuss the type of dispute, the people involved, and whether a mediation session may fit.
General Mediation vs. Divorce Mediation
General mediation can address a range of disputes, including personal injury, insurance, business, contract, partnership, and family-law matters. Divorce mediation focuses specifically on issues connected to ending a marriage, such as property, parenting, and support.
If your dispute concerns ending a marriage, read our Houston divorce mediation page. If it concerns a business, injury, insurance matter, or another family-law dispute, contact us about general mediation.
Mediation for Personal Injury Disputes
Personal injury mediation may be useful before a lawsuit or while a case is pending. Matters may include bodily injury claims, insurance disputes, and settlement discussions. A mediation gives the parties a structured setting to discuss the facts, evaluate risk, and explore possible terms. It does not promise a particular result or replace advice from a party’s own attorney.
Mediation for Business and Commercial Disputes
Business mediation may help parties address contract disputes, partnership disagreements, business formation or dissolution conflicts, and other commercial matters. A focused conversation can help the parties identify what is in dispute, what information is needed, and what options may be available while they keep control over whether to agree.
Mediation for Family Law Matters
Family-law mediation may involve divorce, property division, custody arrangements, and other family-law disputes. If you are considering mediation specifically to resolve a divorce, read our Houston divorce mediation page. For other family-law disputes, contact the firm to discuss whether general mediation may fit. Mediation does not guarantee agreement, and each party should consider whether to obtain independent legal advice.
What to Expect in Mediation
- Discuss the matter and scheduling. Contact the firm with basic information about the dispute, the parties, and the desired timing.
- Identify the issues. The parties explain what they need to resolve and share the information needed for a productive discussion.
- Explore options. The mediator helps the conversation stay focused, asks questions, and helps the parties evaluate possible paths forward. The mediator is neutral and does not represent either side.
- Choose the next step. The parties decide whether they can reach an agreement. The mediator does not impose a decision, and mediation may end without settlement.
About Wendi Dodson
Wendi Dodson brings legal, negotiation, and mediation experience to the process. Her approach is balanced, practical, and focused on helping parties understand the issues and work toward a resolution while maintaining control over the outcome.
Mediation Training and Professional Recognition
The firm’s listed mediation training and professional recognition include:
- Texas Basic Mediation training through the University of Houston Clear Lake (1993)
- Texas Basic Mediation training through Thurgood Marshall School of Law (2019)
- Mediating Disputes training through Harvard Law School’s Program on Negotiation (2019)
- Advanced Family Mediation training through Mediators & Arbitrators of America (2019)
- CALI Excellence for the Future Awards in Appellate Litigation (2018), Mediating Disputes (2019), and Texas Marital Property Division (2020)
- Professional memberships listed by the firm include the Texas Association of Mediators and the Insurance and Umpire’s Association of Texas.
Schedule a Mediation
To ask about mediation availability or scheduling, call Dodson Law Firm at 713-338-2525 or Contact Us. The firm will discuss the matter and available scheduling options. Rates are not published on this page; ask the firm about the proposed matter.