Mr. Donald R. Philbin Jr.
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Biography
Don Philbin is an attorney-mediator recognized by Chambers USA, Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, Who’s Who Legal, and the San Antonio Business Journal. He is an adjunct professor of law, past-chair of the Texas Bar ADR Section, and elected fellow of the International Academy of Mediators and the American Academy of Civil Trial Mediators.
Practice Areas
Arbitration & Mediation
Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration, Family Arbitration
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Communications & Internet Law
Internet Law, Media & Advertising, Telecommunications Law
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Legal Malpractice
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Consumer Law
Class Action, Lemon Law
Fees
- Rates, Retainers and Additional Information - Mediation is billed at a daily rate per party.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Professional Experience
Attorney-Mediator Donald R. Philbin, Jr., P.C.
Year: 2006 - Current
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President Picture It Settled, LLC
Year: 2010 - Current
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Professional Associations
Association of Attorney-Mediators San Antonio Chapter President (2013 - Current)
Trinity University Associates Chair (2009 - Current)
Trinity University Board of Visitors (2004 - Current)
Trinity University Business Advisory Council (1999 - Current)
Texas State Bar  # 15908800 Member (1988 - Current)
ADR Section of the State Bar of Texas Chair-Elect (2013 - 2014)
Dispute Resolution Section of the ABA Technology Chair (2013 - 2014)
William S. Sessions American Inn of Court President (2012 - 2013)
ABA Task Force on Planned Early Dispute Resolution Member (2011 - 2012)
Dispute Resolution Section of the ABA Negotiation Chair (2009 - 2012)
Rotary Club of San Antonio Secretary-Treasurer (2009 - 2010)
Leadership San Antonio (2003 - 2004)
Goodwill Industries of San Antonio Advisory Council (2007 - 2010)
Awards
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AV-Rating
Martindale-Hubbell 1999.0
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Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers in America 2007.0
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Texas Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers 2010.0
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Member
American College of e-Neutrals 2011.0
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2016 Lawyer of the Year (Mediation, San Antonio)
Best Lawyers in America 2016.0
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Outstanding Lawyer in Mediation
San Antonio Business Journal 2011.0
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2014 Lawyer of the Year (Mediation, San Antonio)
Best Lawyers in America 2013.0
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International Who's Who of Commercial Mediation
Who's Who Legal 2011.0
Education
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Trinity University B.A. (1984) | Business Administration
Year: 1980 - 1984
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Pepperdine University School of Law LL.M. (2007) | Dispute Resolution
Year: 2006 - 2007
Honors: CALI awards for (1) Negotiation and Settlement Advocacy, (2) Commercial and International Dispute Resolution, and (3) Selected Issues in Dispute Resolution (Labor Disputes)
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University of Texas - San Antonio MBA (2011) | Business Administration
Year: 1999 - 2001
Honors: Dean’s Graduate Student Honor Roll (1999–2001), Beta Gamma Sigma and Omicron Delta Kappa
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Pepperdine University School of Law J.D. (1987) | Law
Year: 1984 - 1987
Honors: Pepperdine Law Review (1985–87), Moot Court Board (1986–87), Margaret Martin Brock Scholar (1986–87), Teaching Assistant – Writing (1986–87), American Jurisprudence Awards for (1) Corporations and (2) Agency and Partnerships
Speaking Engagements
Tools to Hit a Bullseye at Your Next Mediation, ABA Environmental, Mass Torts & Products Liability Litigation Committees' Joint CLE Seminar, Park City, UT, January 23, 2016, American Bar Association
Tools to Hit a Bullseye at Your Next Mediation, ABA Environmental, Mass Torts & Products Liability Litigation Committees' Joint CLE Seminar, Park City, UT, January 23, 2016, American Bar Association
Websites
http://www.donphilbin.com
Website
http://pictureitsettled.com/
Picture It Settled
P.O. Box 12367, San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 212-7118