Dispute Resolution Center of Jefferson County
Recent News About Dispute Resolution Center of Jefferson County
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JC Dispute Resolution Center says it needs volunteer mediators to provide low-cost alternative to litigation
The Dispute Resolution Center (DRC) of Jefferson County, which offers mediation sessions that aim to provide non-adversarial alternative to litigation or jury trial, is accepting applications for its volunteer mediation training. -
JC Dispute Resolution Center accepting applications for mediation training
BEAUMONT - The Dispute Resolution Center of Jefferson County is accepting applications for its Volunteer Mediation Training. -
Jefferson County civil judges prep for Settlement Week
With September around the corner, Jefferson County's civil judges are busy clearing their trial dockets in preparation for Settlement Week, which begins Aug. 31 and will end Sept. 4. -
Philpott, Houseman winners of 2009 BBB Torch Awards
Torch Award winners Philpott Motors General Manager Bob Thewman, left, and Owner Relations Manager Jennifer Parker, right, join guest speaker Michael Reagan, center, at the May 5 banquet. Philpott Motors Ltd. in Nederland and Tony Houseman Companies of Orange are the winners of the 2009 Torch Awards for Marketplace Trust presented May 5th by the Better Business Bureau of Southeast Texas. -
Jefferson County announces Settlement Week
Settlement Week is all about timely, cost effective justice. On Monday, Sept. 15, Jefferson County's Settlement Week project begins. -
Texas mediation system in need of reform, law professor tells Beaumont group
James Alfini Mediation based on party self-determination is becoming threatened by current practices and the "colonization" of the dispute resolution arena by attorneys, the president of a Southeast Texas law school said recently to a legal group in Beaumont. -
Gerson honored for commitment to mediation
Believing that not all cases need to go to court, Judge Al Gerson was the first judge in Jefferson County to adopt a local rule requiring mediation in appeals filed in small claims litigation. -
Citizens take advantage of Settlement Week options
Plaintiffs in more than 30 cases avoided the courtroom and took advantage of Jefferson County Settlement Week Sept. 17-21 to resolve disputes. For the past 18 years, the Jefferson County Settlement Week has provided citizens with a timely and cost-effective way to resolve disputes. -
Jefferson County announces Settlement Week
Settlement Week is all about timely, cost effective justice. On Monday, Sept. 17, Jefferson County's Settlement Week project begins.