Mediation

Clarity.

Empathy.

Resolution.

With over two decades of legal experience, Chris brings a rare combination of courtroom knowledge, judicial insight, and genuine empathy to every mediation. Licensed as an attorney since 2003, and licensed in both Texas and Florida, Chris has spent his career representing employers, employees, businesses, and partners in complex, high-stakes disputes — from Fortune 50 companies to small businesses to individuals — giving him a 360-degree view of how conflict unfolds and, more importantly, how it resolves.

Chris is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Labor & Employment Law, reflecting his deep expertise in workplace and employment matters. His experience representing both sides of employment disputes — employers and employees alike — means he walks into every mediation without blind spots. Chris' legal career has taken him from the chambers of two federal judges, to an AmLaw 100 international labor and employment boutique, to the courtrooms of Texas where he tried countless civil lawsuits on behalf of the State, to building his own boutique business law practice in Austin. This broad experience has sharpened his ability to understand risk and potential outcomes, cut through complexity, identify the core issues in a dispute, and understand what drives each party at the table.

Certified as a mediator since 2017, Chris is uniquely qualified to guide parties through employment conflicts, business disputes, and partnership disagreements toward resolutions that last. But his path to mediation wasn't accidental — it was a calling. Chris believes that reaching agreements and giving the parties a path to move forward is almost always a better use of everyone's time, money, and energy than fighting about them. That conviction, combined with a natural gift for understanding the human dynamics beneath legal disputes, makes him a uniquely effective neutral.

Based in Austin, Texas, Chris offers mediation services both in-person and via video conferencing — making it easy to work with parties regardless of location.

Fee Schedule

Full Day Mediation (8 hours)

  • In-Person Mediation: $2,100 per party

  • Video Conference Mediation: $2,000 per party

Half Day Mediation (4 hours)

  • In-Person Mediation: $1,300 per party

  • Video Conference Mediation: $1,200 per party

***The fees above include up to two hours of reviewing written submissions from the parties, telephone conferences with counsel, and reasonable follow-up after mediation. Any additional time requested by the parties will be billed at a rate of $500 per hour and divided equally by the parties. Travel time and travel expenses for meditations outside of Austin, Texas will be negotiated based on the circumstances of the request and divided equally amongst the parties.

CANCELLATION FEE: After a mediation is scheduled and notices of the mediation are sent, no cancellation fee shall be charged if the mediation is cancelled or rescheduled FOURTEEN (14) days from the date scheduled for mediation. Such cancellation or rescheduling must be in writing.  If the mediation is cancelled/rescheduled within 14 days of the date set for mediation, a cancellation fee of 50% of the daily rate per party shall be charged to each party. If the mediation is cancelled or rescheduled within 3 business days of the scheduled mediation date, a full mediation fee is charged to each party.  The mediator may excuse the cancellation fee if the cancellation is due to medical reasons, court intervention, or an event beyond the parties’ control.