For attorneys & their clients

A mediator who understands
how people actually settle.

ResolveTogether Mediation partners with civil and business attorneys across Austin, Lakeway, and the Texas Hill Country — bringing behavioral science, HR expertise, and TMCA credentials to every session.

Why attorneys refer to ResolveTogether

A different kind of neutral.

Most mediators come from law. April McCalmont comes from 25 years of HR leadership and industrial-organizational psychology — which means she understands not just the legal framework of a dispute, but the human dynamics underneath it.

TMCA Credentialed Mediator 2026 — Texas Mediator Credentialing Association

TMCA Credentialed Mediator — 2026

April holds the TMCA Credentialed Mediator designation — a professional standard from the Texas Mediator Credentialing Association, recognized by courts and attorneys statewide.

TMCA credentialed

April holds the TMCA Credentialed Mediator designation — a professional standard from the Texas Mediator Credentialing Association — giving attorneys confidence in her training, ethics, and neutrality.

Behavioral science in the room

An I/O Psychology background means April recognizes anchoring, attribution error, confirmation bias, and recency bias in real time — and knows how to move parties past them.

Transparent flat-rate fees

No billable hour pressure. Flat session rates mean your clients know the cost upfront, and there's no incentive to prolong the process. Rates are per party and competitively priced.

Flexible format

Joint sessions, private caucuses, or a mix — whatever the case calls for. Available in-person across the Hill Country or via Zoom, with the same rate for both.

Mediator's proposals

When parties are close but stuck, April can issue a written mediator's proposal to help bridge the final gap — a structured tool for breaking impasse without losing face.

Active DRC experience

April volunteers with Dispute Resolution Centers across Texas (Dallas, Fort Bend, Houston, Central Texas) and is a member of the Texas Association of Mediators (TAM), bringing consistent real-world mediation experience to every private case.

Rates

Competitive, transparent, and per party.

As a non-attorney mediator, ResolveTogether Mediation offers professional-quality sessions at rates that make settlement accessible for more cases — including smaller civil and business matters that often don't pencil out with higher-cost neutrals.

Session typeRate
Short session
2–3 hours
$350 per party
Half-day mediation
4 hours
$500 per party
Full-day mediation
8 hours
$1,000 per party
Hourly rate
$250/hour split equally between parties
$125 per party/hr
25% retainer to hold the dateFully refunded for cancellations more than 24 hours in advance.
Same rate — virtual or in-personZoom or in-person across the Texas Hill Country and Pagosa Springs, CO.
Sliding scale availableFor qualifying cases — inquire at time of scheduling.

How it works

From referral to signed agreement.

A straightforward process designed to be easy for attorneys and their clients — from the first call to a fully executed Mediated Settlement Agreement.

01

Contact & intake

Reach out by phone or email. Both parties complete a brief intake form. A 25% retainer secures the date.

02

Pre-mediation prep

April reviews submitted materials and may conduct brief pre-calls with each party to understand positions and priorities.

03

Mediation session

Joint opening, private caucuses as needed, and a structured negotiation process — in-person or via Zoom.

04

MSA or disposition

If settled, a Mediated Settlement Agreement is prepared the same day. If not, all communications remain fully confidential.

The behavioral science edge

Why cognitive bias matters at the mediation table.

Most impasses aren't about the facts — they're about how each party perceives the facts. April's I/O Psychology background gives her a unique ability to recognize and address the cognitive patterns that keep cases from settling.

Anchoring bias

Parties over-rely on the first number in a negotiation — an initial demand, a prior offer, or a settlement range. Recognizing and re-framing the anchor early can dramatically shift what's possible.

Attribution error

Each side assumes the other's behavior reflects bad faith or bad character, rather than circumstances. Breaking that attribution is often the single most important move in a stuck mediation.

Confirmation bias

Parties selectively process information that confirms what they already believe — and dismiss evidence to the contrary. A skilled mediator surfaces the disconfirming facts without triggering defensiveness.

Recency bias

The most recent event in a dispute — the deposition that went badly, the email that felt hostile — looms larger than it should. Rebalancing the timeline helps parties see the full picture.

Speaking & education

Bring April to your firm or bar association.

April is available for complimentary presentations to bar associations and firm lunch-and-learns, as well as a structured educational presentations on mediation, negotiation, and cognitive bias in dispute resolution.

  • Bar association presentations Complimentary — a natural fit for networking and continuing education events
  • Firm lunch-and-learns Tailored to your practice group — civil, employment, PI, or general business litigation
  • Educational presentations on mediation and negotiation Covers mediation process, strategy, and cognitive bias in settlement negotiations
Request a presentation
April McCalmont April McCalmont TMCA Credentialed Mediator · Founder

25+ years of HR leadership, I/O Psychology expertise, and active mediation practice across Texas and Colorado.

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Ready to schedule a mediation?

Contact April directly to check availability, discuss your case, or request a mediator's proposal template.

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