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Mr. Daniel C. Ducote

5.0
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550 Fannin, Suite 400, Beaumont, TX 77701

Alternative Dispute Resolution

About Mr. Daniel C. Ducote

Daniel C. Ducote has been a mediator since 1994 and his practice has been limited to Alternative Dispute Resolution since 2000. He has mediated approximately 7,000 cases and has also served as an arbitrator, special master, and umpire. Dan brings a trial lawyer’s perspective to the ADR process. He became Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in 1984 and enjoyed an active trial practice through 1999. Dan has acquired the reputation of a “straight talking - no nonsense” mediator, who quickly identifies the pivotal issues in the case. Dan is not bashful about playing the role of the “devil’s advocate” and believes an effective mediator is much more than a messenger. As a result, attorneys on both sides of the docket request that Dan mediate their cases. He receives judicial appointments on a regular basis at the state and federal levels. Daniel was recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer, a Thompson Reuters publication, from 2019 to 2025.

For scheduling, please contact Dezrae Crawford at 737-358-7006 or dcrawford@germer.com

Cases Mediated:

Personal Injury litigation, including:

•Automobile/truck accidents
•Medical Malpractice
•Toxic Tort
•Jones Act/Maritime
•Premises Liability
•Uninsured/Underinsured Motorists
•Gross Negligence
•Oil Field Accidents
•Products Liability
•FELA
•Texas Deceptive Trade Practice
•First Party Insurance Suits
•Building/Construction Disputes
•Contractual Indemnity
•Business Litigation
•Insurance Coverage
•Insurance coverage
•Employment litigation
•Class-action

Publications/Speaking:

•Pre-mediation Checklist; Jefferson County Bar Association February 2008

Honors and Awards:

•Board Certified, Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization (1984)
•Texas Super Lawyer, a Thompson Reuters publication (2019-2025)
•Martindale Hubbell, AV Rated
•Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
•Blue Key National Honor Fraternity
•Texas Academy of Distinguished Neutrals
•Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities (1972)

Community Involvement:

•Co-founder Spindletop Select Soccer Club
•Has won 16 golf tournaments after age 40
•6th club championship at age 59
•Shot 65 at age 66
•Shot 66 at age 73
•Member of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
•Past Session Elder

 

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AV Preeminent Peer Rated
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At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

Champion Badge Gold

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

Champion Badge Platinum

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

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Mr. Daniel C. Ducote got this award in 2021

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Services

Areas of Law

  • Alternative Dispute Resolution

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1977, Texas
    U. S. District Courts for Eastern and Southern Districts of Texas
    U. S. Court of Appeals – Fifth Circuit
    Memberships

    Professional Memberships and Affiliations

    •The Texas Association of Mediators
    •Texas Bar Association
    •Jefferson County Bar Association
    •All Texas Courts
    •U. S. District Courts for Eastern and Southern Districts of Texas
    •U. S. Court of Appeals - Fifth Circuit

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Baylor University
    Class of 1977
    J.D.
    Baylor Law Review, Associate Editor (1976-1977)
    Other Education
    Lamar University
    Class of 1972
    B.B.A.

    White Dispute Resolution Institute
    Class of 1994
    A.A.
    Legal Certifications
    Board Certified, Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1950
    Beaumont, Texas, June 6, 1950
    Hobbies & Interests
    Co-founder Spindletop Select Soccer Club; Leadership Beaumont; Won 16 golf tournaments after age 40, including a 6th club championship at age 59

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Principal at Germer PLLC
5.0
1 review

550 Fannin, Suite 400Beaumont, TX 77701U.S.A.

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  • Monday 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Wednesday 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Thursday 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Friday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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    Mr. Daniel C. Ducote is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
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    Germer PLLC has 94 attorneys at this location.
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    Mr. Daniel C. Ducote attended Baylor University.

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