Katherine Marie Gafner, ADR Attorney in Dallas, Texas
Over 15 years of legal practice · focused on ADR, Business, and Employment
AssociateatK&L Gates LLP
Dallas, TX
Practicing adr in Dallas since 2011.
- 15+
- Years practicing
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Katherine Marie Gafner is an associate based in Dallas, TX. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Employment. Katherine has over 15 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at K&L Gates LLP.
- Based in
- Dallas, TX
- Experience
- over 15 years
- Known for
- ADR · Business · Employment
- Handles ADR, Business, and Employment matters from Dallas, TX.
- Over 15 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Katherine Marie Gafner: Katherine Marie Gafner is an associate based in Dallas, TX. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Employment. Katherine has over 15 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at K&L Gates LLP.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Katherine Marie Gafner
Katherine concentrates on adr, business, employment, and energy. Each area below outlines the kind of case Katherine handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
ADR
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Employment
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ADR cases in Dallas, Texas
Katherine takes adr matters in Dallas, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Katherine agrees to represent you.
Business cases in Dallas, Texas
Katherine takes business matters in Dallas, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Katherine agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in Dallas, Texas
Katherine takes employment matters in Dallas, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Katherine agrees to represent you.
Energy cases in Dallas, Texas
Katherine takes energy matters in Dallas, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Katherine agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Katherine Marie Gafner — Over 15 years of Texas adr experience
Katherine Marie Gafner is an associate based in Dallas, TX. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Employment. Katherine has over 15 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at K&L Gates LLP.
Katherine Marie Gafner is a lawyer practicing arbitration, commercial disputes, labor and employment and 1 other area of law. Katherine received a B.S. degree from Grove City College, and has been licensed for 15 years. Katherine practices at K&L Gates LLP in Dallas, TX.
How Katherine handles adr matters
Katherine Marie Gafner is a lawyer practicing arbitration, commercial disputes, labor and employment and 1 other area of law. Katherine received a B.S. degree from Grove City College, and has been licensed for 15 years. Katherine practices at K&L Gates LLP in Dallas, TX.
Who Katherine represents
Katherine reviews new inquiries case-by-case for adr, business, and employment matters in Dallas and the surrounding Texas area.
Credentials
Katherine Marie Gafner's legal education and bar admissions
University of Pittsburgh J.D.
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Grove City College B.S.
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Jurisdictions
Katherine's state bar admissions
West Virginia
2012 · ACTIVE
Pennsylvania
2011 · ACTIVE
Katherine studied at — in University of Pittsburgh J.D. and — in Grove City College B.S..
Law school and academic background
Katherine completed — in University of Pittsburgh J.D. and — in Grove City College B.S.. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Katherine runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Katherine Marie Gafner's office in Dallas
Katherine's primary office is at 2828 N Harwood Ave Suite 1800, Dallas, TX, 75201. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Katherine Marie Gafner — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new adr attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Katherine usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Katherine charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Katherine's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Katherine will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a adr attorney in Dallas, Texas
A short list to run through before you commit: How many adr matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Katherine
Katherine discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in adr practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every adr matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Katherine confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Katherine's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many adr practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Katherine Marie Gafner
How much does it cost to hire Katherine for a adr case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Katherine walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Katherine offer a free consultation?
Katherine charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Katherine's office. Some adr attorneys offer free consults — check Katherine's current terms during booking.
How long do adr cases in Texas typically take?
Simple adr matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Katherine gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Katherine take my case if I'm outside Dallas?
Katherine is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Katherine will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Katherine?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Katherine will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Katherine accepting new adr clients right now?
Katherine's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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