Mary Burdin

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HER CLIENTS SAY:

“Mary Burdin continues to demonstrate why she is regarded as the best mediator in Dallas County.”

“Mary Burdin did a masterful job in juggling five different sets of parties in this complicated mediation.”

“Best experience I’ve had in a long time.”

“Mary is one of the most talented mediators I have had the pleasure of working with from around the country.”

“Awesome mediator.”

“Mary was, as always, fantastic.”

“Mary Burdin is without a doubt the best mediator in Dallas, Texas.”

“She is the best.”

Advanced Mediator Training,

1987-1993 Johns Mansville Trust Mediator Training, 1986

U.S. Arbitration & Mediation Basic Mediator Training, 1986

J.D. Southern Methodist University, 1980

B.A. Economics, University of North Carolina, 1970

EDUCATION

Personal Injury; Fire and Property; Product and Premises Liability; Medical and Professional Malpractice; Insurance Contract Disputes; Claim Handling Disputes; FELA; Non-Subscriber Claims; Employment Disputes; Real Estate; Business Disputes; Collections

Ms. Burdin has been practicing law in Texas since 1980. She has mediated in excess of 2,000 disputes and is one of our most requested mediators. She has extensive experience in personal injury disputes, representing both plaintiffs and defendants in tort litigation. She taught workers’ compensation seminars at SMU School of Law and has conducted numerous litigation and risk management training seminars for employers, insurance carriers, and plaintiff attorneys. She also taught mediators through the Dallas Bar Association Mediation Training Program. Prior to attending law school, Ms. Burdin worked as a claims adjuster from 1970-1977. Following law school, she worked as a trial attorney with a large firm before beginning her solo practice in 1983. She is frequently requested as a mediator in cases involving sensitive issues. She is also experienced in the intricacies of insurance policy coverage disputes and issues relating to claim handling practices. Ms. Burdin has been recognized by her peers as one of the Best Lawyers in Dallas (D Magazine) and Texas Super Lawyer (Texas Monthly).

Mary Burdin receives frequent recognition from her peers for her outstanding performance as a mediator.

She has been selected by Dallas lawyers 2000-2009 D Magazine “Best Lawyers in Dallas” in the mediation field and 2010 in Best Female Attorneys category.

Mary also has earned statewide honors as one of Texas Monthly’s “Texas Super Lawyers” for the sixth straight year: 2005 through 2010.