Mediation + Arbitration

Our mediation and arbitration practice is handled by Deborah Hankinson.  She delivers high value to alternative dispute resolution (ADR) proceedings by virtue of her judicial background, courtroom experience, appellate expertise – and talent for problem-solving. For general inquiries relating to scheduling, fees, and procedures please contact ADR@hankinsonlaw.com. Additional information is available in our Mediation Overview.

TEXAS MEDIATIONS & CONFLICT RESOLUTION

We handle complex, multi-party mediations for parties involved in litigation, as well as pre-suit conflict resolution. Deborah Hankinson’s approach is premised on fully understanding the parties’ needs and goals as a touchstone for working creatively towards mutually beneficial solutions. She excels at untangling difficult, multifaceted issues and providing parties with evaluative insights and options that break deadlocks and move them forward. Even when the initial session does not lead to a full settlement or resolution, Deborah makes it a practice to proactively follow up with the parties over time to offer additional ideas and to help ensure that all avenues are fully explored. Deborah conducts Texas mediations in Dallas at the offices of Hankinson LLP and also travels throughout the state as circumstances require. She has mediated pre- and post-filing conflicts relating to diverse industries, businesses, and circumstances.

ARBITRATIONS

As an American Arbitration Association (AAA) neutral and frequent arbitrator, Deborah is guided by the foundational precepts of speed, economy, and justice that apply to arbitration proceedings and ensure the overall integrity of the process. Whether she is involved in an arbitration under the auspices of the AAA, or pursuant to an alternative administrative arrangement, Deborah listens carefully to the parties’ arguments and gives full consideration to all claims and defenses. She is an experienced chair of arbitration panels whose opinions are clear and thoroughly address the parties’ contentions. Deborah participates in arbitrations held at Hankinson LLP, throughout the Southwest, and nationally. In addition to serving on AAA panels for commercial litigation, complex litigation, and employment, Deborah currently is a member of the AAA’s Board of Directors and trains arbitrators affiliated with the AAA. SETTLEMENT CONSULTING Deborah Hankinson may be retained to consult on and assist in evaluating settlement options and negotiating strategies both before a lawsuit is filed and during the pendency of a lawsuit.

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Hankinson LLP
t: 214 754 9190
f: 214 754 9140
e: info@hankinsonlaw.com
750 North St. Paul Street
Suite 1800
Dallas, TX 75201 (map)

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