Alternative Dispute Resolution Experience
Using her vast experience in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) proceedings, attorney, mediator and arbitrator, Susan G. Perin helps parties resolve disputes outside of the courtroom.
Focused Exclusively on Alternative Dispute Resolution
Susan has over 40 years of legal experience as an attorney, mediator, and arbitrator. She graduated cum laude from Newcomb College of Tulane University In 1971. Susan attended South Teas College of Law and received her J. D. in 1980. She graduated cum laude, ranked first in her class.
Susan became licensed to practice law in the State of Texas in November 1980. She began her career as a briefing attorney for the Fourteenth Court of Appeals in Houston, Texas. In 1981, she began a litigation practice with Foreman & Dyess and thereafter with Hirsch & Westheimer. Susan then established her own firm in 1986 and handled a litigation docket while also conducting mediations and arbitrations.
Susan has been a full-time mediator and arbitrator since 2003. She handles mediations and arbitrations in a wide range of matters, from business and employment law to construction and personal injury cases. She has conducted over 2500 mediations and 400 arbitrations. Susan is an arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association on numerous panels and was nominated and selected as a member of the College of Commercial Arbitrators and the National Academy of Distinguised Neutrals.
An Instructor and Trainer
Susan has also had a distinguished career serving as an instructor and trainer in the dispute resolution field. She was an adjunct professor at the University of Houston Law Center where she taught mediation from 1997 to 2003. In addition, Susan was a member of the faculty of Attorney-Mediators Institute from 1993-1998 and trained over 800 attorney-mediators through that program. Susan also was an instructor for the Association of Attorney-Mediators in 1996, 1998, and 1999, conducting advanced mediation training. Susan continues to stay at the forefront of alternative dispute resolution and is a frequent speaker on dispute resolution topics.
Susan is proud to serve her country as a volunteer for Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve, a U.S. Department of Defense agency, mediating cases between National Guard and Reserve troops and their civilian employers. In 2005, Susan was honored in Washington, D. C. with the distinguished Ombudsman of the Year Award for the entire United States for her volunteer service in support of our military, their families, and our employers.
Testimonials
“Exemplary mediator in all aspects”
“Simply an outstanding mediator in all respects, and I will continue to use her services and recommend her services without hesitation or reservation”
“Very smart, both intellectually and socially”
“Brilliant people person and lawyer. She has a rare combination of brains and emotional IQ”
“Very diligent and works hard on both sides. Great mediator”
“Relates to people on a personal level and is gifted in this respect”
“Very intelligent and has an outstanding grasp of the legal issues involved”
“Cases she did were exceptionally complex and difficult involving multiple parties and issues. She gets to the issues succinctly and keeps the parties focused on the way to resolve the matter”
“Has the ability to manage the parties’ expectations of the process”
“Has the ability to listen, evaluate the case, and suggest solutions well”
“Has the ability to focus the other side on the key issues, as well as to relate and connect with all parties involved”
“My client’s trust in her made a decisive difference in the outcome”
“Exceptionally pleasant and is able to solve problems that arise among the parties to avoid impasse’
“The total package when it comes to a mediator, she gets it”
“Quickly cuts to the core issues and effectively brings parties together – even in the most challenging of cases and circumstances”
“You were key to reaching resolution and I both appreciated and admired your approach”
Contact Susan G. Perin
Mediation/Arbitration Services
It is important to understand your options. Contact attorney, mediator, arbitrator Susan G. Perin to learn more about the alternative dispute resolution services that she offers. Please call 713-572-5000 or reach out to her online.
AAA National Roster of Neutrals • Member of the AAA Panel of Mediators • Member of the AAA Panel of Arbitrators