Schedule a Mediation | Steve Nelson ADR

Scheduling A Mediation

Roni Seely handles my scheduling. Contact her at or (972) 265-8310. For scheduling requests, email Roni to check on your preferred dates or range of dates. Please provide the names of all parties and counsel, a brief descripton of the dispute, and the parties preferences as to virtual or in-person. You’re welcome to call me directly, but I may be in mediation and unable to respond immediately.

About Scheduling on the National Association of Distinguished Neutrals Online Calendar (also accessible at nadn.org/Steve-Nelson)

The Calendar on this page is updated daily. To use its full features, you may need to enter your email address. You do not, however, need to schedule anything through that site. You may contact my assistant, Roni Seely or me directly with your scheduling needs. The more information you can provide with an initial inquiry about names of parties and counsel, a brief description of the dispute, and preferred venue...virtual or in-person (and where)...the less likely available dates will dispapear before we can get you confirmed. The wording on the NADN calendar can be confusing. Requesting a date from that site does not mean that it is being held for you. It means we have your inquiry for scheduling that date and will get back to you to confirm availability or request additional information.

If a date is shown as “Available All Day” it means that it is certainly available for a “virtual” (Zoom) mediation. It may be available for an in-person mediation locally or elsewhere. Contact us to determine availability for in-person mediations, You can get a good idea as to in-person availability by looking at the dates immediately before and after. We try to put a note on the location of our in-person mediations that are booked or on hold. If you see that I have a mediation the day before out of state, travel to or from those mediations. An available date could become unavailable at any time, and we do not commit to hold a date or confirm a date without first having information on the parties and counsel, a brief statement of the dispute, and an indication of your preference for in-person vs. virtual mediation.

We understand how difficult it is to find dates that work for lots of busy attorneys and parties. Once we have the initial file information, and confirmation that the parties have reviewed our fee schdule, we usually can agree to hold a date or two for 24-72 hours while you confirm availability with other parties.

"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