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Angela Downes, Esq.
JAMS Mediator, Arbitrator and Facilitator
Contact Information
Julia Ford
609 Main Street Suite 3930 Houston, TX 77002
T: 713-470-6769
F: 281-710-7599
General Biography
Practice Areas
Business Commercial
Health Care
Insurance
Honors, Memberships, and Professional Activities
Background and Education
Angela Downes, Esq., joins JAMS in Dallas as a neutral after a distinguished career as a mediator, educator and attorney.. As a professor of practice and assistant director of experiential education at the University of North Texas at Dallas College of Law, Professor Downes developed and manages the law school’s clinical mediation programs, connecting students with underserved clients throughout the city.
Prior to joining the university, Professor Downes’ practice included policy and legislative work in the areas of criminal justice, interpersonal violence, and child abuse and protection. She is a recognized subject matter expert in interpersonal violence issues, providing training, policy advice and technical assistance to nonprofit agencies and state and local government officials.
Professor Downes is an innovative and critical thinker committed to using creative solutions to resolve disputes.
Representative Matters
Business Commercial
Mediated and settled a dispute between a homeowners association (HOA) and homeowners regarding violations of HOA provisions
Mediated and settled highly volatile contract dispute between parties with vendors and after dissolution of marriage engagement
Mediated complex business dissolution between former business entities in longtime commercial business
Mediated and resolved cases involving claims for wrongful termination, harassment and discrimination
As an advocate, facilitated resolution of disputes with Native American and First Nations in negotiation of agreements involving contract issues and governmental agencies
Health Care
Mediator for the Texas Department of Insurance balanced billing program for matters involving providers and health plans; will have mediated over 100 cases by May 2023
Insurance
Mediated settlements on various types of bodily injury cases arising from negligence
Arbitrated case involving health care organization and employee regarding adherence to company policy
Mediated and resolved complex family law matters resulting in creative custody agreement and division of property
Honors, Memberships, and Professional Activities
Memberships and Affiliations
Member, American Bar Association
Chair, Standing Committee on Gun Violence
Member, Criminal Justice Section
Co-Chair, Victim’s Committee
Member, Youth at Risk Commission
Member, Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (Regulatory and Licensing Agency), 2008–2023
Member, Executive Board, Texas Violent Gang Task Force, 2001–2004
Member, Alumni Board of Directors, Texas A&M University School of Law (formerly Texas Wesleyan School of Law)
Member, The Fellows of the American Bar Foundation
Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
Fellow, Dallas Bar Association
Member, Board of Trustees, Greenhill School
Vice President, Executive Board, Greenhill School Alumni Association
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