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