Terri Porter Garcia v. the Travis Law Firm, P.C. ( 2018 )

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