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Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Justine practices law with a resolution-oriented philosophy.

Alternative Dispute ResolutionWhen there is a disagreement between two people, a choice appears: keep fighting or find a solution. Seems simple, right? In reality the water is usually too muddy to see what’s underneath and those trying to gain clarity end up jumbling precisely what they’re trying to resolve. This is why alternative dispute resolution (ADR) professionals are crucial to solving disagreements—they are the calming element needed to help each party see how to move forward.

ADR is an essential part of the legal process and it can save affected parties time, energy, and stress. A teacher of yoga and mindfulness since 2004, and a practicing lawyer with a Masters in Public Health, Justine Fanarof approaches dispute resolution holistically. Offering a decade of experience in mindfulness-based, resolution-oriented mediation services, Justine works with families, business partners, and others looking for thoughtful solutions to complex problems. Justine is a respected mediator in Bend, Oregon and Houston, Texas who works with parties on all sides of a case. She is available to serve as a mediator, as well as an ADR consultant.

Justine works within the framework of the law while creatively supporting alternate ways of achieving resolution between parties. Her passion for listening and helping people find new ways of working together is what inspired her to study law and practice mediation. Justine is committed to accessibility, collaborative processes, and emergent strategies. She is bilingual in English and Spanish, with additional proficiency in Italian, Hebrew, and American Sign Language, allowing her to communicate with and help a large, diverse population. Unafraid of difficult issues, Justine is the Board President of Houston Coalition Against Hate and serves as a volunteer mediator for the Harris County Dispute Resolution Center.

ADR Services

ADR consists of any method of resolving a dispute without litigation. The process is generally less formal, less expensive, and less time-consuming than litigation. It also gives the parties involved more of a voice in determining when and how their dispute is resolved. The ADR services offered by Fanarof Law include:

  • Mediation
  • Arbitration
  • Neutral Evaluation
  • Negotiation
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Justine has worked with many corporations, universities, non-profits, and religious institutions, including:

 

It’s a rare person in this world to say, “It’s going to be hard but we need to have this conversation.” Justine does just this. In doing so she fosters a solution through action environment. She has this way of dealing with very challenging issues and people, bringing communication, negotiation, deep listening, and presence together. She creates a path that lets me know I’m supported and everything is going to be ok.
And she’s just really ethical.

Monica Pope Chef/Owner, Sparrow Cookshop

I am so grateful that I had you as my advocate and supporter through this process. THANK YOU.

Dr. Carmen Timberlake

Justine is a dedicated and articulate attorney with a passion for making the world a better place. She is also a quick study, with good judgment and an engaging personality that makes her a delight to have as a colleague.

Steven Freeman VP of Civil Rights, Anti-Defamation League

Justine is very responsive to the needs of her clients. I recently worked with Justine to review a contract and she completed a thorough analysis within a one week time frame as requested.

Maria Eva Infection Control Manager at Houston Methodist

I wanted to reach out and thank you once again for such a spectacular presentation last Friday. I received great feedback and many have asked for the recording. I feel like it was just what we all needed to help us refocus and “find our zen.” Thank you!!!!

Monica Mensah Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, University of Houston Law Center

I really, really enjoyed your class. Driving home I thought that every law firm in Houston should hire you! Clerks and new lawyers need these skill sets.

As I said at the Jung Center, your practices are better than a glass of wine. I continue to do your shoulder exercises and spinal twist. I felt these stretches for days. Please keep me on your list for other seminars. Thanks again.

Sally Shaw Jefferson Energy

Justine helped me write a poignant agreement contract for both my clients and me to follow. It was a clean document that was easy to understand and gave both sides of the table a solid foundation to work from. I would happily use Justine again for any work that involved finding common ground to then work from.

Ileya Grosman, M.Ed. Client

I wanted to let you know that I really enjoyed the course at the Jung Center. I have attended mindfulness trainings for lawyers led by non-lawyers & yoga classes taught by former lawyers, but yours was the first I have attended that was taught by someone who really understood and sustained both practices at the same time. I found the course very accessible and felt connected to and inspired by your experience -- thank you!

Andrea Randisi TX & CA Licensed Attorney

Even having practiced law myself, I never really resonated with the term “counselor at law”. When I started working with Justine, that changed. Instead of simply reacting to the legal issue at hand, we discuss the totality of the circumstances. She understands that my business is an extension of me, and she counsels me, legally and emotionally, accordingly.

Elizabeth Whitehead

As a new entrepreneur, I reached out to Justine to write my first business contract. I trusted that Justine would create a fair, collaborative contract that would not intimidate my clients, and would protect me and my work. She thoughtfully listened to my needs and came up with creative solutions, not giving me a cookie-cutter contract. As a multi-faceted business owner herself, Justine appreciates the intricacies of being a service provider and maintaining clients' trust. Justine is extremely professional, yet maintains mindfulness in all her endeavors. I could not recommend her any more highly!

Patricia Trachtenberg Studio T Interiors

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