Mediation Guides
Plain-English guides to mediating a case in Texas — what it costs, how the process works, how to prepare, and how mediation differs from arbitration. Written and maintained by the Mediator Master List, the directory of Texas mediators with live calendar availability.
What Does Mediation Cost in Texas?
Real half-day and full-day mediation rates across San Antonio, Dallas, Houston, Austin, Fort Worth, and Corpus Christi — computed from rates published by Texas mediators. Read the guide →
How Mediation Works in Texas
A plain-English walkthrough of Texas mediation: the ADR Act, court-ordered mediation, confidentiality, what happens on mediation day, and how settlements become binding. Read the guide →
How to Prepare for Mediation: A Practical Checklist
What parties and counsel should do before mediation day — position summaries, settlement authority, documents to bring, and how to think about your numbers. Read the guide →
Mediator vs. Arbitrator: What's the Difference?
Mediators facilitate a settlement you control; arbitrators decide the case for you. How the two roles differ in authority, cost, speed, and finality — and when each fits. Read the guide →