Mr. Donald R. Philbin, Jr. is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration and 11 other areas of law. Donald received a B.A. degree from Trinity University in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years. Donald practices at Don Philbin, J.D., M.B.A., LL.M. in San Antonio, TX.
Mr. Donald R. Philbin, Jr.
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Leave a review about your experience with this lawyer.Phil is an incredible mediator. Two weeks ago he was appointed to mediate a visitation dispute---first time I had met him. We reached an agreement. This couple had very poor communication. After the mediation, the father called the mother and they talked for two hours. My client is very thankful the matter settled out of court, and for this new ability to communicate with her former spouse. Second mediation with Phil was last week--more difficult facts and equally satisfying results.
This was my first time to use Don. He came to me highly recommended. He was fair, objective and absolute knew his stuff. I was impressed with how rapidly he grasped the important points of a complex transaction. I will use him again.
Using his business skills, legal skills and a lot of common sense, he is able to understand and be extremely effective. Mr. Philbin is very sensitive to the stress the mediation places on a client. He is able to put the client at ease to achieve results.
Great job.
Excellent and creative approach to arrange a settlement that all agree.
This was my first mediation with Mr. Philbin and I was very impressed with his professionalism, creativity and commitment to the parties and attorneys in resolving some very difficult issues. Mr. Philbin was dedicated to staying the course and gratuitously spent considerable additional time to reach a resolution. I've been involved in many mediations in 20+ years of practice and this was one of the most positive mediation experiences I have had. I look forward to working with him again.
Fantastic mediator with great follow-up. You want Don to mediate your case!
Don is an extremely talented mediator. Don works hard, and has the skill to get a tough case settled.
Don is extremely personable,gracious and polite.
Don stepped in to mediate a case with interesting legal issues and emotionally charged parties. He did a great job realistically evaluating the potential legal outcomes from both perspectives. In a single session with Don, we were able to reach a settlement agreement that included a novel, non-financial element neither party had previously considered. It was a creative solution that enabled the parties to resolve their differences without further litigation.
Services
Areas of Law
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Alternative Dispute Resolution 2
- Mediation
- Arbitration
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Business Law 2
- Business Litigation
- Business
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Communications and Media 1
- Communications
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Technology and Science 2
- Computer
- Technology
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Insurance
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Intellectual Property
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Labor and Employment 1
- Labor-Employment
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Commercial Law 1
- Commercial
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Other 2
- ADR
- Consumer
Practice Details
Experience
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Bar Admission & MembershipsAdmissions1988, Texas
1988, U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
1989, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
1989, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
US Supreme Court
Texas Eastern District Court
MembershipsJustiaBar FellowshipAmerican Bar Foundation; Texas Bar Foundation; San Antonio Bar Foundation; College of the State Bar of Texas; Texas Academy of Distinguished Neutrals, International Academy of Mediators (Elected Fellow); American Academy of Civil Trial Mediators; American Academy of e-Neutrals. -
Education & CertificationsLaw SchoolPepperdine School of Law
Class of 2007
LL.M.
Dispute Resolution
Pepperdine School of Law
Class of 2007
J.D.
Dispute Resolution
Other EducationTrinity University
Class of 1984
B.A.
University of Texas, San Antonio
Class of 2001
M.B.A.
Legal CertificationsDon Philbin was one of the first U.S. mediators certified under the international standards established by the International Mediation Institute. -
Personal Details & HistoryAgeBorn in 1962
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, January 25, 1962
Mr. Donald R. Philbin, Jr.
P.O. Box 12367San Antonio, TX 78212-0286U.S.A.
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