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25 Years of the
                   Texas ADR Statute with a
                     Heavy Dose of Ethics
                                   Gene Roberts
                             northtexasnegotiations.com



Wednesday, November 14, 12
What is ethics?
                     the rules of
                     conduct
                     recognized in
                     respect to a
                     particular class of
                     human actions or
                     a particular
                     group, culture,
                     etc.
Wednesday, November 14, 12
Wednesday, November 14, 12
Wednesday, November 14, 12
Wednesday, November 14, 12
Wednesday, November 14, 12
Wednesday, November 14, 12
Wednesday, November 14, 12
Wednesday, November 14, 12
Wednesday, November 14, 12
Wednesday, November 14, 12
Wednesday, November 14, 12
Wednesday, November 14, 12
Steve Brutsche, “Mediation Cross-Examined,”
                               Business Litigation Newsletter, May 1989
Wednesday, November 14, 12
Steve Brutsche, “Mediation Cross-Examined,”
                               Business Litigation Newsletter, May 1989
Wednesday, November 14, 12
1987 v 2012




Wednesday, November 14, 12
1987 v 2012




Wednesday, November 14, 12
1987 v 2012
                               1987         2012

           First Class
                                0.22         0.45      105%
             Stamp
       Gallon of Gas            0.95         3.38      255%

          Dozen Eggs            0.78         2.68      243%

          Atty Avg
                             197 (2001)   234 (2009)   18%
         Hourly Rate


Wednesday, November 14, 12
1987 v 2012
                               1987         2012

           First Class
                                0.22         0.45      105%
             Stamp
       Gallon of Gas            0.95         3.38      255%

          Dozen Eggs            0.78         2.68      243%

          Atty Avg
                             197 (2001)   234 (2009)   18%
         Hourly Rate


Wednesday, November 14, 12
1987 v 2012
                               1987         2012

           First Class
                                0.22         0.45      105%
             Stamp
       Gallon of Gas            0.95         3.38      255%

          Dozen Eggs            0.78         2.68      243%

          Atty Avg
                             197 (2001)   234 (2009)   18%
         Hourly Rate


Wednesday, November 14, 12
1987 v 2012
                               1987         2012

           First Class
                                0.22         0.45      105%
             Stamp
       Gallon of Gas            0.95         3.38      255%

          Dozen Eggs            0.78         2.68      243%

          Atty Avg
                             197 (2001)   234 (2009)   18%
         Hourly Rate


Wednesday, November 14, 12
1987 v 2012
                               1987         2012

           First Class
                                0.22         0.45      105%
             Stamp
       Gallon of Gas            0.95         3.38      255%

          Dozen Eggs            0.78         2.68      243%

          Atty Avg
                             197 (2001)   234 (2009)   18%
         Hourly Rate


Wednesday, November 14, 12
Wednesday, November 14, 12
Letter to Justice Nathan Hecht, August 25, 2011
Wednesday, November 14, 12
Final Report of the Task Force for Rules in Expedited
                                Actions, January 25, 2012
Wednesday, November 14, 12
Wednesday, November 14, 12
Wednesday, November 14, 12
Misc. Docket 11-9062
                        (April 11, 2011)
               • Section 2 (f):
                      “A mediator should not simultaneously
                      conduct more than one mediation session
                      unless all parties agree to do so.”




Wednesday, November 14, 12
Wednesday, November 14, 12
Texas Supreme Court Ethical
                  Guidelines for Mediators (2005)
               • 2 Mediator should protect integrity/
                      confidentiality of the process. Continuous in
                      nature.
               • 8 cmt. (c) Mediator should report to court
                      whether mediation occurred, and result of
                      settlement or impasse, recessed or
                      rescheduled.


Wednesday, November 14, 12
Wednesday, November 14, 12
Texas Supreme Court Ethical
                  Guidelines for Mediators (2005)

               • 11 Mediator can’t give legal or other
                      professional advice.
               • 13 Postpone, terminate, or recess if the case
                      is inappropriate for mediation or one or
                      more of the parties is unwilling or unable to
                      participate in the mediation process.



Wednesday, November 14, 12
Wednesday, November 14, 12
Texas Supreme Court Ethical
                  Guidelines for Mediators (2005)

               • 2 Mediator should protect the integrity of
                      the mediation process, beginning with first
                      communication.
               • 10 cmt. A mediator should not knowingly
                      misrepresent any material fact or
                      circumstance in the course of mediation.



Wednesday, November 14, 12
Wednesday, November 14, 12
Texas Supreme Court Ethical
                  Guidelines for Mediators (2005)




Wednesday, November 14, 12
Texas Supreme Court Ethical
                  Guidelines for Mediators (2005)
           • 8 Mediator should not reveal information made
                  available in the mediation process, which is
                  privileged and confidential, unless the affected
                  parties agree or may be required by law.




Wednesday, November 14, 12
Texas Supreme Court Ethical
                  Guidelines for Mediators (2005)
           • 8 Mediator should not reveal information made
                  available in the mediation process, which is
                  privileged and confidential, unless the affected
                  parties agree or may be required by law.
           • 8 cmt. (a) Mediator should not permit
                  recordings or transcripts to be made of
                  mediation proceedings.


Wednesday, November 14, 12
3 keys
       • Confidentiality
       • Impartiality
       • Conflicts of Interest




Wednesday, November 14, 12
facebook.com/
     dbaadr




Wednesday, November 14, 12
Advanced
                       Mediation
                        Training
                         Lee Jay Berman

                             December 13

    dbamediationtraining.
       eventbrite.com

Wednesday, November 14, 12
txmediator.org
Wednesday, November 14, 12

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25 Years of the Texas ADR Statute and a Heavy Dose of Ethics

  • 1. 25 Years of the Texas ADR Statute with a Heavy Dose of Ethics Gene Roberts northtexasnegotiations.com Wednesday, November 14, 12
  • 2. What is ethics? the rules of conduct recognized in respect to a particular class of human actions or a particular group, culture, etc. Wednesday, November 14, 12
  • 14. Steve Brutsche, “Mediation Cross-Examined,” Business Litigation Newsletter, May 1989 Wednesday, November 14, 12
  • 15. Steve Brutsche, “Mediation Cross-Examined,” Business Litigation Newsletter, May 1989 Wednesday, November 14, 12
  • 16. 1987 v 2012 Wednesday, November 14, 12
  • 17. 1987 v 2012 Wednesday, November 14, 12
  • 18. 1987 v 2012 1987 2012 First Class 0.22 0.45 105% Stamp Gallon of Gas 0.95 3.38 255% Dozen Eggs 0.78 2.68 243% Atty Avg 197 (2001) 234 (2009) 18% Hourly Rate Wednesday, November 14, 12
  • 19. 1987 v 2012 1987 2012 First Class 0.22 0.45 105% Stamp Gallon of Gas 0.95 3.38 255% Dozen Eggs 0.78 2.68 243% Atty Avg 197 (2001) 234 (2009) 18% Hourly Rate Wednesday, November 14, 12
  • 20. 1987 v 2012 1987 2012 First Class 0.22 0.45 105% Stamp Gallon of Gas 0.95 3.38 255% Dozen Eggs 0.78 2.68 243% Atty Avg 197 (2001) 234 (2009) 18% Hourly Rate Wednesday, November 14, 12
  • 21. 1987 v 2012 1987 2012 First Class 0.22 0.45 105% Stamp Gallon of Gas 0.95 3.38 255% Dozen Eggs 0.78 2.68 243% Atty Avg 197 (2001) 234 (2009) 18% Hourly Rate Wednesday, November 14, 12
  • 22. 1987 v 2012 1987 2012 First Class 0.22 0.45 105% Stamp Gallon of Gas 0.95 3.38 255% Dozen Eggs 0.78 2.68 243% Atty Avg 197 (2001) 234 (2009) 18% Hourly Rate Wednesday, November 14, 12
  • 24. Letter to Justice Nathan Hecht, August 25, 2011 Wednesday, November 14, 12
  • 25. Final Report of the Task Force for Rules in Expedited Actions, January 25, 2012 Wednesday, November 14, 12
  • 28. Misc. Docket 11-9062 (April 11, 2011) • Section 2 (f): “A mediator should not simultaneously conduct more than one mediation session unless all parties agree to do so.” Wednesday, November 14, 12
  • 30. Texas Supreme Court Ethical Guidelines for Mediators (2005) • 2 Mediator should protect integrity/ confidentiality of the process. Continuous in nature. • 8 cmt. (c) Mediator should report to court whether mediation occurred, and result of settlement or impasse, recessed or rescheduled. Wednesday, November 14, 12
  • 32. Texas Supreme Court Ethical Guidelines for Mediators (2005) • 11 Mediator can’t give legal or other professional advice. • 13 Postpone, terminate, or recess if the case is inappropriate for mediation or one or more of the parties is unwilling or unable to participate in the mediation process. Wednesday, November 14, 12
  • 34. Texas Supreme Court Ethical Guidelines for Mediators (2005) • 2 Mediator should protect the integrity of the mediation process, beginning with first communication. • 10 cmt. A mediator should not knowingly misrepresent any material fact or circumstance in the course of mediation. Wednesday, November 14, 12
  • 36. Texas Supreme Court Ethical Guidelines for Mediators (2005) Wednesday, November 14, 12
  • 37. Texas Supreme Court Ethical Guidelines for Mediators (2005) • 8 Mediator should not reveal information made available in the mediation process, which is privileged and confidential, unless the affected parties agree or may be required by law. Wednesday, November 14, 12
  • 38. Texas Supreme Court Ethical Guidelines for Mediators (2005) • 8 Mediator should not reveal information made available in the mediation process, which is privileged and confidential, unless the affected parties agree or may be required by law. • 8 cmt. (a) Mediator should not permit recordings or transcripts to be made of mediation proceedings. Wednesday, November 14, 12
  • 39. 3 keys • Confidentiality • Impartiality • Conflicts of Interest Wednesday, November 14, 12
  • 40. facebook.com/ dbaadr Wednesday, November 14, 12
  • 41. Advanced Mediation Training Lee Jay Berman December 13 dbamediationtraining. eventbrite.com Wednesday, November 14, 12