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Personal injury disputes
Liability, damages, and risk evaluation — especially where trial posture matters.
Texas Civil Mediation • Virtual
Resolution-focused mediation for Texas civil litigation.
Structured, attorney-friendly mediation with a practical, trial-tested approach. Half-day and full-day Zoom sessions, statewide.
UT Law, Order of the Coif · Recognized by Super Lawyers · Both plaintiff & defense experience
$875Half-day · per party
$1,750Full-day · per party
1 business dayResponse time
100%Virtual via Zoom
Built for Texas civil litigation.
A straightforward virtual format designed to drive decision-making and resolution.
CTR
Contract disputes
Practical issue-framing and settlement structures aligned with business reality.
MP
Complex & multi-party
Clean caucus flow and momentum across multiple decision-makers.
A prepared day that moves.
Clear expectations. Strong preparation. A Zoom session designed to close.
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Pre-session setup
Confirm decision-makers, exchange logistics, and review confidential statements and exhibits in advance.
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Opening & structure
Set ground rules and a plan for movement — brackets, demands, and timing.
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Negotiation & reality testing
Direct, respectful risk discussion tailored to what helps each side decide.
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Closing & documentation
If we settle, we document cleanly. If not, we leave with concrete next steps.
Transparent, flat-rate pricing.
Virtual (Zoom) fee schedule.
| Session | Format | Fee (per party) | Overtime |
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| Half-day (4 hrs) | Virtual (Zoom) | $875 | $425 / party / hour |
| Full-day (8 hrs) | Virtual (Zoom) | $1,750 | $425 / party / hour |
| Second session / follow-up | Virtual (Zoom) | By agreement | — |
7-day cancellation policy: cancellations or reschedules within 7 calendar days of the scheduled start time incur a 50% cancellation fee per party, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Party definition: a “party” generally means all individuals or entities represented by the same law firm.
Trial-tested. Both sides of the aisle.
Amber Russell
B.A. from the University of Texas. J.D. from The University of Texas School of Law with distinguished honors (Order of the Coif, top 10%). Began her career at Baker Botts representing energy and manufacturing companies in civil and administrative litigation, and later represented plaintiffs in major personal injury and wrongful death matters.
Recognized by Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers / Rising Stars, Martindale-Hubbell, and local legal organizations.
“Seeing a case from both the defense and plaintiff side lets me reality-test risk credibly with every room.”
— Amber Russell
- Prepared review of key materials
- Efficient Zoom caucus flow
- Clean settlement documentation
Common questions.
How do we reserve a date?
Email Maya with preferred dates, case style, parties and counsel, and the number of separately represented parties. Dates are confirmed once the agreement and fees are received from all parties.
Do you require confidential mediation statements?
Yes — confidential statements are strongly preferred. Timing and format are provided upon scheduling.
Is this virtual only?
The default is virtual (Zoom) statewide. In-person options are available on a case-by-case basis.
What types of cases are a good fit?
Civil litigation matters — especially personal injury and contract disputes — including complex and multi-party cases.