Charles Whitaker brings 40 years of business experience to his mediation practice. He joined Burdin in 2004.  Experienced in both the transformative and problem-solving mediation models, he has conducted  more than 170 mediations, many involving highly sensitive issues.

 

Charles was a pioneer in the growth of FM radio, serving as an executive and owner of broadcast companies in Houston, New York and Dallas. In 1979 he  launched a communications consulting firm with a roster of clients that included  major companies in the Dallas Ft. Worth area and nationally.

 

Whitaker is a 12 year veteran crisis counselor for the Suicide and Crisis Center of Dallas, one of the nation’s most highly regarded crisis intervention agencies, where he also helps train and supervise new counselors. 

 

 

HIS CLIENTS SAY:

 

 

“A terrific mediator.”

 

“It was an outstanding experience with a superb mediator.  I’ll certainly be back.”

 

“Burdin Mediations is  fortunate to have a person of Charlie’s wisdom, skill and  integrity as a part of its staff of mediators.”

 

“Mr. Whitaker was charming and well-equipped as a mediator.  We will be glad to use him again.”

 

“Mr. Whitaker’s conscientious determination, his creativity, and his persistence were invaluable in achieving resolution of this complex matter.”

 

“Handled a very difficult case with patience and perseverance.”

 

“What a gem!”

 

 

 

Charles won the 1989 ABA national community service award for researching, writing and co-producing “Don’t Forget the Children,” a video documentary  that examined the  consequences of child custody lawsuits.   The

video became a landmark mediation tool in child custody cases nationwide.

 

Charles shared the award with the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, film-maker Bill Rogers, and the Hon. Merrill Hartman. “Don’t Forget the Children” is still in use in many courtrooms across the United States.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate & General Business; Contract Disputes; Labor & Employment;  Personal Injury; Real Estate & Construction; Complex Commercial.    

Honors graduate of the Truce Dispute Resolution Institute.

 

Graduate of the U.S. Army Intelligence School at Ft. Holabird, Maryland.

 

Attended the University of Texas and graduated from the University of Houston where he helped launch the nation’s first public television station. 

 

 

 

EDUCATION

AFFILIATIONS

Board member, Greater Dallas Council on Alcohol & Drug Abuse, 1994 - 2000

 

Board member, Suicide & Crisis Center, 1996 - 1999

 

Member, Association of Former Intelligence Officers

 

Past member, National Association of Broadcasters

 

Charles Whitaker

AWARDS & HONORS

Recipient of more than 60 local, regional and national awards for his creative projects, including national Addy and Clio awards of excellence.

 

In 2007, he received the first   annual Cliff Jones Award for outstanding service to the Suicide and Crisis Center of Dallas.

Burdin Mediations, 4514 Cole Ave. Ste. 1450  Dallas, TX 75205 . 214.528.1411 . Fax 214.528.2070 email kb@burdin-adr.com

American Bar Endowment Award