Do you only mediate Labor & Employment cases?
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No. While Alfonso Kennard held Board Certification in Labor & Employment for 15 years, his
trial experience spans complex commercial litigation, personal injury, and civil rights
matters. We are actively accepting Personal Injury and General Civil Litigation cases.
What is your “Travel” policy?
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If you are located in Harris, Fort Bend, or Montgomery County, there is no travel fee—we
come to your office (or preferred neutral site) at the standard “In-Person” rate.
For any mediation outside these counties (e.g., Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Midland),
the “Travel” rate applies.
Do you require pre-mediation position statements?
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Yes. We request a confidential position statement (5-page maximum) be emailed 72 hours
prior to the mediation. This allows Mr. Kennard to enter the room fully prepared.
Will you stay late if we are close to settling?
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Yes. Our goal is resolution. If we have momentum, we stay until the ink is dry.
How do we handle the Mediated Settlement Agreement (MSA)?
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We encourage counsel to bring a draft MSA to the mediation. If a settlement is reached,
we ensure a binding Rule 11 agreement or MSA is signed by all parties before anyone leaves
the Zoom room or conference table.
Do you speak Spanish?
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Yes. Alfonso Kennard is fully bilingual and comfortable conducting mediations with
Spanish-speaking parties without the need for a translator, which saves you time and costs.
