ADR Attorney & Mediator | Texas & New York | Virtual & In-Person | Available Nationally
With more than 32 years of experience, Brigitte Echols guides businesses and counsel toward efficient, confidential resolution — without the cost and uncertainty of litigation.
Areas of Practice
Business-to-business disputes, contract interpretation, and commercial litigation matters across industries.
IP and technology disputes, including matters before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Workplace disputes, employment contract disagreements, and related civil claims between parties.
Consensus-building and dispute resolution for nonprofit boards navigating internal conflict.
Binding and non-binding arbitration for commercial, technology, and contract disputes — virtual or in-person, statewide and nationally.
Complex technology and engineering disputes informed by seven years of practical engineering experience and USPTO registration.
Understanding ADR
Mediation is a structured, confidential process in which a neutral third party — the mediator — helps disputing parties communicate, negotiate, and reach a mutually acceptable agreement.
Unlike a judge or arbitrator, a mediator does not impose a decision. The parties remain in control of the outcome. Mediation is voluntary, private, and often far less costly and time-consuming than courtroom litigation.
For businesses, mediation offers a practical path to resolution that preserves working relationships and keeps sensitive matters out of the public record.
Everything discussed in mediation stays private. No public court record, no disclosure of sensitive business information.
Mediation typically costs a fraction of litigation. Less time in proceedings means lower legal fees for all parties.
Cases that could take years in court are often resolved in a single session or a short series of meetings.
Brigitte serves as a neutral facilitator — no advocate for either side, with no vested interest in the outcome.
About Brigitte Echols, Esq.
"Brigitte Echols takes time to see the big picture without losing sight of the governing principles that lead parties to alternative dispute resolution."
With over 30 years experience as in-house counsel for a multinational corporation, over 20 years experience as counsel for non-profit organizations, over 15 years in domestic and international civil litigation and dispute resolution, and seven years of practical engineering experience, she has collaborated with a wide range of persons — from sole proprietors to large multinational companies — bringing a unique blend of in-depth experience and specialized knowledge to resolve complex contract, technology, and commercial matters. Her extensive experience with lower court trials, appellate procedures, and administrative actions allows her to pivot and navigate complex matters with confidence and skill.
Brigitte Echols earned a Master of Laws in Taxation from the University of Alabama, a Juris Doctor from Syracuse University College of Law, and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University. She is licensed to practice in Texas, New York, and before the United States Patent & Trademark Office.
Get in Touch
Ready to explore whether mediation is right for your situation? Reach out directly or use the form to send an inquiry. Brigitte responds by email and text.