Mediation built on the firm foundation of Texas law.
Alternative dispute resolution led by Don Chrestman, Senior District Judge, Retired — bringing many years of legal and judicial experience to help parties reach a fair, lasting agreement.
A judge’s perspective, brought to the negotiating table.
Chrestman ADR was founded by Don Chrestman, Senior District Judge, Retired, to provide quality alternative dispute resolution services to the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex. Its mediation is grounded in the firm foundations of Texas law and many years of legal and judicial experience.
- Judicial service
- 43rd District Court, Parker County
- Years on the bench
- 10 years
Alternative dispute resolution
A confidential, neutral setting where parties and counsel can resolve disputes on their own terms — without the time and expense of trial.
Civil litigation
Pending lawsuits and pre-suit disputes between individuals and businesses.
Family law
Divorce, property division and parent–child matters, handled with care.
Business & contract
Partnership, commercial and contract disputes resolved confidentially.
Real estate & property
Land, title, construction and property disputes across North Texas.
From first call to signed agreement
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Check the calendar
See open dates below, then call or send a message to hold one.
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Confirm the booking
We confirm the date, parties, location and fee arrangement with counsel.
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Share your summary
Each side submits a confidential mediation summary 5 days before the session.
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Mediation day
A full or half-day session aimed at a written, signed settlement.
Schedule a mediation
Open dates are kept current on the calendar below. Call or send a message to reserve a date.
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