Daniel C. Ducote

Daniel C. Ducote has been a mediator since 1994 and his practice has been limited to Alternative Dispute Resolution since 2000. He has mediated approximately 7,000 cases and has also served as an arbitrator, special master, and umpire. Dan brings a trial lawyer’s perspective to the ADR process. He became Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in 1984 and enjoyed an active trial practice through 1999. Dan has acquired the reputation of a “straight talking - no nonsense” mediator, who quickly identifies the pivotal issues in the case. Dan is not bashful about playing the role of the “devil’s advocate” and believes an effective mediator is much more than a messenger. As a result, attorneys on both sides of the docket request that Dan mediate their cases. He receives judicial appointments on a regular basis at the state and federal levels. Daniel was recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer, a Thompson Reuters publication, from 2019 to 2025.

For scheduling, please contact Dezrae Crawford at 737-358-7006 or dcrawford@germer.com

Cases Mediated:

Personal Injury litigation, including:

•Automobile/truck accidents
•Medical Malpractice
•Toxic Tort
•Jones Act/Maritime
•Premises Liability
•Uninsured/Underinsured Motorists
•Gross Negligence
•Oil Field Accidents
•Products Liability
•FELA
•Texas Deceptive Trade Practice
•First Party Insurance Suits
•Building/Construction Disputes
•Contractual Indemnity
•Business Litigation
•Insurance Coverage
•Insurance coverage
•Employment litigation
•Class-action

Publications/Speaking:

•Pre-mediation Checklist; Jefferson County Bar Association February 2008

Honors and Awards:

•Board Certified, Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization (1984)
•Texas Super Lawyer, a Thompson Reuters publication (2019-2025)
•Martindale Hubbell, AV Rated
•Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
•Blue Key National Honor Fraternity
•Texas Academy of Distinguished Neutrals
•Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities (1972)

Community Involvement:

•Co-founder Spindletop Select Soccer Club
•Has won 16 golf tournaments after age 40
•6th club championship at age 59
•Shot 65 at age 66
•Shot 66 at age 73
•Member of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
•Past Session Elder