Appointment as a “Special Judge” pursuant to chapter 151 of the Texas Civil Practices and Remedies Code 500.00 per hour, 2-hour minimum, plus travel-related costs. 

Justice delayed is justice denied. Over the past few years, the COVID pandemic has played havoc on our courts. Many courts are backlogged with cases and final hearings in contested matters being set out in mid to late 2024. The judges at Momentum Mediations are all qualified to serve as “Special Appointed Judges” under chapter 151 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code.

Title 7 Alternate Methods of Dispute Resolution provides that if all parties to the litigation agree in a civil or family law matter cases may be referred to a special judge chosen by the parties to hear and adjudicate issues involving both questions of fact and of law. Upon motion made by all parties to the case, the motion must set out that the parties are requesting the referral, that they waive a jury, sets out the issues to be decided by the special judge and the specific judge that will hear the case, and sets out the time and the place of the hearing. Trials under chapter 151 are conducted in accordance with the rules of civil procedure, the ruling of the court is final and enforceable and is appealable consistent with the Texas Rules of Appellate procedure. A complete copy of chapter 151 is attached and set out here.

If you have clients that do not have the luxury of long delays relative to their litigation matter, contact us and we can discuss the trial of your case in an expeditious manner.