Mediation

Mediation Divorce Lawyer Brian McNamara Kingwood TX

Mediation Is Required

Mediation is required in practically all family law matters in Harris and Montgomery Counties, sometimes even twice.

Mediation Is Not Arbitration

Mediation is the most common type of “alternative dispute resolution” in family law. It is NOT arbitration where an arbitrator listens to evidence and makes a binding decision.

An Agreement Made By The Parties

Mediation is a process that encourages the parties to reach an agreement. Typically, one party and his or her lawyer are in one room, and the other party is in another room with counsel. The mediator visits with each party as many times as necessary to try to find common ground and reach an agreement. Often, the parties never speak directly with each other. In fact, Mr. McNamara has been to many family law mediations where he and his client never even saw the other party or lawyer.

An Experienced Family Law Attorney Is Essential In Mediation

When an agreement is made, the mediator circulates it for signatures and then provides everybody with a copy. The agreement is irrevocable and, therefore, it is essential to have a lawyer who understands the full impact of each proposal and takes his role as legal counselor as seriously as his advocacy in court. Mr. McNamara makes certain that his client understands exactly the full import of each proposal during mediation.

Mediation Works!

Statistically, mediation is very successful. Most cases that have not already settled reach agreement at mediation. The advantages of mediation are that they bring the case to an end; and the parties structure the agreement instead of relying on a Judge to dictate the resolution, which neither may like, and which may not even work well for their family.

Mediation Twice In The Same Case?

Many courts require mediation before a temporary orders hearing and again before a final trial. Usually, mediation prior to a temporary order is limited to 4 hours. Mr. McNamara is a big believer in allowing a full day for the process when a final order is being negotiated, especially when it involves property issues and matters related to children. Four hours is simply not enough time to allow his client to fully understand what is taking place and all the ramifications of each proposal. However, for temporary orders four hours is usually sufficient.

A Kingwood Lawyer Experienced With Texas Family Law Mediation

Brian J. McNamara has mediated hundreds of family law matters in Harris and Montgomery counties. He has practiced family law from his Kingwood office since 1992, and now also maintains a downtown Houston office. Since he began practicing law, Mr. McNamara has seen family law mediation evolve and has seen many would-be mediators come and go. If you would like to speak with him about family law mediation or any family law matter, please call for a consultation.

A Kingwood Mediator who Understands Your Needs

Since 1992 Mr. McNamara has attended countless mediations with his clients. He understands how overwhelming family law litigation can be and that every-day legal terminology can be daunting to the average person. As a mediator, he is careful to make sure that each person understands what is being proposed, and the options for responding. It is the lawyer’s job to advocate for the client and to properly educate the client about each offer and proposal. As a mediator, Brian McNamara makes sure that each person has time to visit with his or her lawyer and fully understand what is going on. Too often, the attorneys mediate the deal and it’s only explained to the clients after it’s done. Both as a mediator and an attorney at mediation, Mr. McNamara makes sure this does not happen.

Contact McNamara Law Office now to schedule a consultation with an experienced Texas family law attorney and divorce lawyer.

Geographical Areas Served:

Kingwood, Huffman, Lake Houston, Atascocita, Humble, Oakhurst, Walden, Walden Woods, Walden on Lake Houston, East FM 1960, The Woodlands, Fall Creek, Eagle Springs, Lakeshore, Silverlake, Redstone, Summerwood, Eagle Lake, West Lake Houston Parkway, The Heights, Greater Heights, Houston Heights, Downtown Houston, Memorial, Allen Parkway, Montrose, Houston Neartown, Houston Midtown and East Montgomery County.

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Steve KokotasSteve Kokotas

02:01 06 Aug 24
High integrity, smart, and hard working. You want Brian McNamara on your side.

Macie SheppardMacie Sheppard

14:43 05 Aug 24
I cannot express enough how grateful I am for the incredible support and guidance I received from McNamara Law Office. They truly care about their clients and go above and beyond to achieve the best outcomes! Highly recommend!

Stephen SpeesStephen Spees

18:34 13 May 24
Brian, Amanda, and Renee provided excellent guidance and legal support when it was most needed. I highly recommend their timely and professional services.

Lele ShahimLele Shahim

17:37 09 May 24
I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for your exceptional work. Your dedication and efficiency have not gone unnoticed, and I truly appreciate your commitment to excellence. Thank you for consistently delivering quality results in such a timely manner!! Mr. McNamara finished my paperwork in 2 days and I appreciate all the support I got from everyone in the office!! Thank you All !!

Karen QuinnKaren Quinn

22:10 25 Apr 24
McNamara Law Office is exceptional andincredibly attentive and detail-oriented, making sure every aspect of my case was thoroughly addressed. Their professionalism and dedication to my case were outstanding, and I felt supported and well taken care of throughout the entire process. I am grateful for their expertise and would not hesitate to turn to them for future legal matters.

Cathy QuinnCathy Quinn

14:05 24 Apr 24
An amazing, knowledgeable and professional team. I highly recommend McNamara Law Office.

Douglas JonesDouglas Jones

01:18 24 Apr 24
These people are amazing. They are helping my family through the worst event of our lives and I really couldn’t ask for a higher degree of professionalism and care. They are razor sharp and completely transparent about cost as much as possible.They are not cheap and there are no guarantees but I believe they are absolutely worth it.You get what you pay for.

Christan SetterboChristan Setterbo

14:04 29 Jun 23
Aaron has helped guide us through one of the most trying and difficult times in my family’s life. Throughout this entire journey Aaron has remained realistic, professional, and has truly cared about our families needs. Aaron was able to help us settle our case in mediation while giving us peace of mind. The professionalism and organization of The McNamara Law Firm was superb! Paralegal J. Gama always held her self in a professional, courteous and educated manner. We are truly grateful for their help and guidance. We will definitely choose Aaron again should we need to seek legal counsel in the future.

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