Terri Porter Garcia v. the Travis Law Firm, P.C.

Opinion

Order issued February 22, 2018

In The

Court of Appeals

For The

First District of Texas

NO. 01-17-00203-CV

TERRI PORTER-GARCIA, Appellant V.

THE TRAVIS LAW FIRM, P.C., Appellee

On Appeal from 334th District Court Harris County, Texas

Trial Court Cause No. 2017-04314

MEMORANDUM ORDER

Both parties waived any objection to mediation in this case. On February 6, 2018, this Court ordered all parties, or their representative with full settlement authority, to attend the mediation. Under this order, either a party or a qualified representative may attend. But one of the two must attend, in person. Thus, if a party cannot attend the mediation in person, the party may send a representative with full settlement authority. The parties may also consult with the agreed-upon mediator regarding remote access capabilities, and we have no objection—if the mediator permits—to a party also participating remotely.

We grant in part and deny in part Appellant’s Opposed Motion for Order Compelling In-Person Attendance at Mediation.

It is so ORDERED.

Justice’s signature: /s/ Jennifer Caughey Acting for the Court

Panel consists of: Justices Jennings, Massengale, and Caughey Date: February 22, 2018