Steve Nelson ADR | Dallas, TX
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Steve Nelson’s unparalleled expertise in construction mediation stems from decades of legal, corporate, and ADR experience, making him a trusted neutral for resolving high-stakes, multi-party disputes efficiently and effectively.
Available Across Texas and Nationwide
Based in Dallas, TX, Steve Nelson specializes in resolving complex construction disputes through effective alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services. Steve offers a full range of ADR processes, including mediation, facilitation and service as a standing neutral, and service on dispute review boards, focusing on construction, construction defect, government contracts, surety, construction insurance, and professional liability. He does not stray from the niche he knows best, and does not handle workers’ compensation, job site injury, or wrongful death cases. While Steve has experience as an arbitrator, and will occasionally accept arbitration and neutral evaluation assignments, he believes his strength lies in helping parties make their own decisions.
Steve is experienced in commercial, industrial, multi-family, civil works, large residential, and government contract disputes. He understands the intricacies of construction projects and construction delivery methods. He tailors his approach to each client’s unique needs.
Serving Texas and clients nationwide (primarily the Southwest, Midwest, Southeast, and West Coast), Steve offers impartial dispute resolution that saves time, money, and relationships. His experience with regional, national, and international stakeholders in the construction process allows him to effectively navigate high-stakes construction disputes.
In-depth insights on conflict resolution challenges in construction and effective solutions.
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"Time and again, Steve Nelson has solved some of our most complex disputes. Whether the matter was a delay, change order, or breach of contract claim with an owner, sub, or sub’s surety, or a multi-party construction defect case, he stuck with it until it was settled."
- B.C.
General Counsel, ENR 100 size General Contractor
"Steve is smart, measured, creative, knowledgeable and practical. He does not bring a particular bias to matters and sees all perspectives. His knowledge and ability to see matters from various perspectives makes him unique in his ability to suggest practical and creative solutions which satisfy the needs of multiple parties to construction disputes."
- A.S.
Director, National Construction Law Firm
"I have mediated numerous multi-party construction defect cases with Steve dating back to the mid-1990’s. It is my view that his insight, technical knowledge and communication skills consistently bring adverse parties to a negotiated resolution in such claims."
- A.T.
Specialty Casualty Claims Specialist, P&C Carrier
"Steve Nelson is an excellent mediator and a necessary part of any mediator’s network here in Texas"
- M.L.H.
Major Case Specialization Leader, P&C Carrier
"Steve Nelson has the best people skills of anyone I have ever known. Always approachable, take the time to listen, his humbly delivered counsel, and sought after legal skills, have made a positive difference in all endeavors I have been witness to."
- C.D.
Architect, International Architectural & Design Firm
"As a mediator, Steve is typically the brightest guy in the room who can until sophisticated business knots with his common sense, unique perspectives and adroit shaping of the dialogue."
- P.C.
Construction Attorney, Dallas, TX
"Steve is an icon in the industry and the go-to mediator for complex multi-party construction claims. "
- B.W.
A/E Professional Liability Defense Attorney, Dallas, TX
"Steve is an invaluable asset and makes a significant impact in the dispute resolution process. Without his expertise in law, insurance coverage, construction/professional services and understanding of people I would not have been able to resolve some of my most challenging and difficult claims."
- L.G.H.
Vice President, Complex Claims, with an international property & casualty carrier
"His ability to quickly navigate through the facts while balancing issues of risk and coverage is invaluable. "
- B.W.
A/E Professional Liability Defense Attorney, Dallas, TX
"Even when it comes to the most difficult claims involving parties with entrenched opposite positions, Steve meticulously finds a path toward resolution and resolves claims that nobody reasonably anticipated would settle. It’s for those reasons, and many more, that he has earned the respect of parties, counsel and carriers throughout the nation."
- B.W.
A/E Professional Liability Defense Attorney, Dallas, TX