Schedule a Mediation

At Duffee + Eitzen, we understand that every family is unique, and so is every divorce. Our team of experienced mediators, including Lisa Duffee, Melinda H. Eitzen, Judge Marilea W. Lewis, and Jodi Bender, bring unparalleled expertise to the table. Whether you’re facing a high-stakes divorce with complex financial matters or a contentious custody battle, we are here to guide you through the divorce mediation process with empathy and strategic insight.

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Our Family Law Mediators

Lisa Duffee

Founding partner of Duffee + Eitzen, Lisa Duffee is recognized as one of Texas’ top family law attorneys. With over 30 years of litigation and negotiation experience, she is skilled in mediation, collaborative law, and alternative dispute resolution. Her early background in real estate and business law provides an edge in handling complex property issues in high-profile family law cases.

Duffee is widely acclaimed, earning honors from Super Lawyers, D Magazine’s Best Lawyers in Dallas, Best Lawyers in America, LawDragon Top 500 Leading Family Lawyers, and Martindale-Hubbell’s Preeminent Rating.

Melinda Eitzen

Melinda Eitzen is a highly accomplished family law attorney, recognized as one of D Magazine’s “Best Lawyers in Dallas” and “Best Family Law Mediators in Dallas.” As a partner at Duffee + Eitzen, based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, she specializes in multimillion-dollar divorces, custody modifications, paternity cases, and premarital agreements. Melinda is a leader in Texas’ collaborative law movement and is known for her expertise in navigating complex, high-profile cases with discretion and professionalism.

Marilea W. Lewis

Partner at Duffee + Eitzen, Marilea W. Lewis combines an exceptional family law background with a compassionate, client-focused approach. Board Certified in Family Law, she brings nearly 25 years of judicial experience, including eight years as Judge of the 330th District Court in Dallas. She is also a skilled mediator and qualified private judge.

Widely recognized, Judge Lewis has earned accolades such as Thomson Reuters’ Super Lawyers since 2012, inclusion among D Magazine’s Best Lawyers in Dallas, and Best Lawyers in America honors since 2013. She holds a “Superb” 10 rating from AVVO.com and Martindale-Hubbell’s Preeminent Rating.

Jodi Bender

As a partner at Duffee + Eitzen, Jodi Bender focuses exclusively on family law, offering compassionate, strategic counsel for divorce, custody, adoptions, and complex property cases. Skilled in collaborative law, she prioritizes conflict resolution but is a strong courtroom advocate when needed.

Jodi holds degrees from Texas State University, West Texas A&M, and Texas A&M University School of Law, where she graduated summa cum laude. Recognized by Super Lawyers, LawDragon, and Best Lawyers, she is active in the Collin County and Dallas Bar Associations and contributes to the field through publications and presentations.

Pricing

$825 Half Day, Per Side

$1,650 Full Day, Per Side

Availability

For Melinda Eitzen’s availability, click here.

For scheduling and availability for Lisa Duffee, Marilea Lewis, and Jodi Bender, contact our office.

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Schedule a Mediation Request

SECTION I.

CASE/CAUSE NUMBER(Required)

TYPE OF CASE(Required)

PETITIONER'S NAME(Required)

PETITIONER'S EMAIL(Required)

RESPONDENT’S NAME(Required)

RESPONDENT’S EMAIL(Required)

CHILDREN'S NAMES (IF APPLICABLE)

USE ENTER KEY TO SEPARATE ANSWERS IF THERE ARE MULTIPLE CHILDREN

JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT NUMBER(Required)

COUNTY, TEXAS(Required)

SECTION II.

PETITIONER (PT)

PETITONER ATTORNEY INFORMATION(Required)

PLEASE LIST: ATTORNEY NAME AND EMAIL.

PETITONER FIRM INFORMATION. (OPTIONAL)

PLEASE LIST: 1. FIRM NAME 2. MAILING ADDRESS 3. PHONE and 4. FAX

PETITONER PARALEGAL INFORMATION (OPTIONAL)

PLEASE LIST PARALEGAL NAME AND EMAIL

RESPONDENT (RD)

RESPONDENT ATTORNEY INFORMATION(Required)

PLEASE LIST: ATTORNEY NAME AND EMAIL.

RESPONDENT FIRM INFORMATION (OPTIONAL)

PLEASE LIST: 1. FIRM NAME 2. MAILING ADDRESS 3. PHONE and 4. FAX

RESPONDENT PARALEGAL INFORMATION (OPTIONAL)

PLEASE LIST: PARALEGAL NAME AND EMAIL

SECTION III.

MEDIATION INFORMATION

MEDIATION DATE REQUEST(Required)

HALF DAY OR FULL DAY?(Required)

HALF DAY=4 HOURS; FULL DAY=8 HOURS

DUFFEE + EITZEN MEDIATOR REQUEST(Required)

SELECT A DUFFEE + EITZEN MEDIATOR

MEDIATION LOCATION OPTIONS(Required)

Choose from our office, zoom, or off site. Note: If you choose "Off Site" Please provide off-site location address in the box labeled "ADDITIONAL INFORMATION"

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Example: "I would like the mediation to be located off site at ___"

BEST EMAIL TO CONTACT YOU(Required)