Barbara Allen

Divorce, business matters, etc., if you need a mediator or arbitrator in Texas, call us. My firm, Mediators & Arbitrators of America(info at www.mediatorsoftexas.com) is unique in that we offer co-mediation, co-arbitration and gender balanced dispute resolution services. I am an Advanced Attorney-Mediator/Arbitrator in Texas and an Attorney admitted in California with over thirty years of experience, including a strong business background. I belong to the Family and Business Law Sections of the Bar. My legal background includes working at two national law firms and teaching Law. For fifteen years, I operated, managed, secured funding for and repositioned companies, as well as leading turnaround initiatives and developing brands. I have successfully worked with and for major venture capital investors in a wide variety of sectors.I have done everything from being an active private investor working with company management teams, to translating and negotiating for the SATRA Group in Russia. I proactively work with in-house general counsels to avoid potential pitfalls in highly litigious corporate climates. I have served on the Boards of private and non-profit companies. I speak frequently on mediation topics. Our firm offers customized, in-house training to improve mediation and communication skills for HR departments. We specialize in complex, multi-party commercial disputes, family/divorce settlements and cost effective resolution of high-stakes litigation. We also teach basic and advanced mediation/arbitration and communication classes. Contact us!

• Attorney-Mediator: Mediator in Texas, admitted to practice law in CA.
• Mediators of Texas (present);
• Tarleton State University Foundation Board;
• Chairman of the Board of Directors:
• Stabar Enterprises, Inc. 1995-2007;
• Rock and Talk Productions 2012 – Present;
• Chief Executive Officer
  Avant Garde Global 2008 – 2014;
• Chief Executive Officer
  Stabar Enterprises Inc. 1995 – 2007;
• Certified Crisis Chaplain
  The Faith Based Counselor Training Institute 2009 – Present;
• Television Commentator
  ABC News 1995 – 2007;
• Associate Professor
  Pepperdine Law School 1991 – 1994;
• Attorney
  Golenbock & Barrell 1987 – 1991;
• Attorney
  Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison 1984 – 1987;
• Translator
  SATRA 1981 – 1987