Find your path forward
Peaceful, efficient dispute resolution done virtually.
Eric Galton
Texas Mediator Credentialing Asssociation’s Outstanding Credentialed Mediator for 2025
From Jeff Jury, who presented this award to Eric Galton:
Mediation-a profession, a movement, or both? Eric Galton has been instrumental in building one and driving the other in
Texas and beyond. Eric met beloved Judge Frank Evans when serving as Chair of something called the State Bar Citizen Legal Education Committee back in the day. From there, Eric’s story is the story of the mediation movement: managing and chairing early Settlement Weeks; creating the first Peer Mediation program for Austin schools, then taking the program statewide through the Bar; authoring a book about representing clients at mediation in 1991, followed by five additional books exploring not only mediation techniques, but what it means to be a mediator, inspiring us all to be better; numerous articles and continuing education presentations; board leadership from the Texas Association of Mediators to The International Academy of Mediators; educating the next generations of mediators at the University of Texas Law School and many other trainings throughout the world; and challenging all of us to keep growing. Regardless of the development, whether it was changes in the marketplace for opening sessions, decline in civility in dialogue in society, or changes caused by the COVID pandemic, Eric was at the forefront of adapting mediation to the era, always defending, embracing, and expanding the mediation profession and the movement, bringing all of us with him.
Eric Galton-always helping others learn, walk, and live the path of Peace.
Decades of experience
We have a unique team of mediators who all have a variety of specialties to ensure you can find a mediator who fits your specific needs.
All of our mediators prefer to mediate virtually via Zoom, but Eric Galton, Lucius Bunton, David Moore, and Jeff Jury will conduct in-person mediations in Austin, if desired.
Services from anywhere
We have a long history of providing trusted mediation in Texas, and thanks to our now-virtual mediation service we can serve clients from all over.
- Confidential mediation from the convenience of your location
- Simplified scheduling so all parties can attend via Zoom
Award-winning virtual mediation
From businesses and government organizations to individuals, Lakeside Mediation has an experienced panel of Texas mediators who specialize in solving disputes creatively, constructively, and confidentially.
The partners of Lakeside Mediation Center have received the following designations:
• SuperLawyers, Top Rated Lawyers
• Texas Lawyer Magazine, voted Best ADR firm in Austin
• Austin Monthly, listed among Austin’s Top Attorneys
• National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals, Members
• Who’s Who Legal, Global Leaders in Mediation
• Texas Mediator Credentialing Association, Credentialed Distinguished Mediators
Dispute Mediation
Partner with a neutral intermediary to develop options for an amicable resolution.
Training & Education
Training and professional seminars on mediation, arbitration, and other alternative dispute resolution topics.
Arbitration
Utilize a third-party arbitrator to solidify decisions and make judgments for disputes.
The Lakeside Solution
A unique and flexible process that offers the benefits of both mediation and arbitration.
Expert Books & Videos
Clients can feel more at peace with visualizing how their mediation might look through various resources.
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Jeff Jury
“An effective mediator and arbitrator treats everyone with dignity and respect at all times, without exception; listens carefully and thoroughly; and works hard to deliver a sensible and workable process.”
Tracy Allen
“I’m in the business of helping people improve their lives. To do that it is critical that I be prepared and persistent, while engaging in effective listening and learning. “
