Jeff Jury

Jeff Jury is a nationally-recognized mediator and arbitrator, whose experience as a neutral is supported by significant trial, appellate, and administrative practice.

Jeff is a leader in the ADR field. Few neutrals can say that they have tried high-stakes cases as lead counsel; argued and won a case of first impression before their state’s Supreme Court; written book chapters in two areas of practice; designed dispute resolution systems and process for organizations; and teach ADR related topics at the law school and graduate school level.

His practice ranges from negotiation consulting to serving as a neutral in many different forms of dispute resolution, including all forms of dispute resolution listed in the Texas Alternative Dispute Resolution Act, as well as designing customized processes.

Mediation

Jeff began mediating cases as a neutral in 1997. He has mediated cases in many locations in person before online mediation removed distance barriers, always striving to use approaches and techniques that match the situation. He is not a “water carrier.” Jeff will follow up tenaciously if the case does not settle at mediation, because mediation is a process, not an event or ritual.

Arbitration

Jeff has served as arbitrator since 2002, primarily in the areas of Business Disputes, Construction and Health Care.

Negotiation Consultant – “Settlement Counsel”

Another set of eyes and ears can bring new ideas to the negotiating table. Lawyers have associated Jeff as non-neutral settlement counsel to assist in case evaluation, negotiation planning, and strategy development, both formally and confidentially.

Education/Training

In addition to teaching law school and graduate school courses, Jeff has made presentations to professionals from around the world on negotiation, public policy dispute resolution, and related dispute resolution topics. Many of these trainings are confidential, so most clients cannot be identified.

Some of the publicized trainings include programs sponsored by the prestigious Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas. Jeff is a Fellow of the University of Texas Law School’s Center for Public Policy Dispute Resolution, and participates in programs supporting the Center’s mission.

Professional Recognition

• Professionalism Award, Texas Center for Legal Ethics and Professionalism
• Credentialed Distinguished Mediator, Texas Mediator Credentialing Association
• Distinguished Fellow, International Academy of Mediators (President, 2017-2018)
• Distinguished Neutral, National and Texas (Charter Member) Academy of Neutrals

Burns Anderson Jury & Brenner, L.L.P.

Our clients are business entities, business owners and professionals. Our lawyers are experts in negotiations, complex trial, appellate and administrative law and leaders in our professions and communities. The firm guides clients through legal, legislative and judicial barriers in all arenas of business relationships and dispute resolution, including administrative agencies, court rooms and boardrooms, from the formation and throughout the continued life of our clients’ businesses.

We strive to understand our clients’ businesses and to provide counsel worthy of their trust.