Committed Family Law Mediators With Decades of Experience
Committed Family Law Mediators With Decades of Experience
Jared W. Julian
CEO and Managing Shareholder of Operations
Mediator and Attorney
Jared W. Julian is a highly regarded Texas family law mediator with extensive expertise in all areas of family law that very few mediators can claim. Known as “Julian” among friends, he is recognized for his creativity and profound ability to connect with individuals entrusting him with their family law disputes. As a family lawyer first and a mediator later, Mr. Julian has been a part of over 2,000 successful mediations, demonstrating his tenacity for resolving cases effectively and satisfactorily to all parties involved. Mr. Julian takes the time to understand the parties’ personalities, the intricacies of the dispute, obstacles to settlement, and the underlying motivations of each participant. He walks litigants through the past and into the future while empowering people to account for the past and make decisions for a more promising future. His goal in mediation is a balance of straightforward candor and compassion.
MEDIATION RATES:
$2000 per side for full day / $1000 per side for half day
William E. Johnson
Managing Shareholder of Litigation
Attorney and Mediator
William E. Johnson is a family law attorney and mediator who regularly practices in Denton, Collin, Tarrant, and Dallas Counties. Mr. Johnson graduated from the Texas A&M School of Law with a specialization in family law. He is board certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specializations in Family Law and Child Welfare Law, a distinction that as of December 2023 was only held by 48 attorneys. For context, Texas currently has licensed 108,816 attorneys. Among other achievements, Super Lawyers selected Mr. Johnson for the past three years as a Rising Star Honoree, a recognition earned through a peer-driven nomination and voting process. Additionally, he is a member of the Texas Bar College, reflecting his commitment to exceeding legal education requirements set by the State Bar of Texas.
MEDIATION RATES:
$1300 per side for full day / $650 per side for half day
Jennifer R. Else
Attorney and Mediator
Jennifer R. Else comes to the mediation practice as a seasoned family law attorney with nearly 20 years of experience in all areas of family law. As a family law attorney, Jenn has worked with countless families, walking with them through some of their darkest times, to forge a new direction, often using mediation as a pathway towards new beginnings. Jenn has found that when representing clients, the best outcomes arrive when there is a balance between helping a client to acknowledge the past and shining a light into a new future. This enables her to help structure agreements that set both parties up for success.
MEDIATION RATES:
$1000 per side for full day / $600 per side for half day
The JulianJohnson, P.C. mediation team, skillfully guides parties towards resolution with strategic assertiveness. Their expertise in conflict dynamics creates an environment that facilitates resolution. Led by Jared W. Julian, certified through the Harvard Mediation Intensive Program, William E. Johnson, with 40 hours in dispute resolution, and Jennifer R. Else, a seasoned family law practitioner, our team possesses the credentials and experience to effectively settle family law disputes.
JulianJohnson, P.C.’s mediators specialize in family law, guiding families through divorce and child custody matters, with amicable resolutions. They navigate complex property and business divisions, and address child custody plans. Jared W. Julian offers arbitration as an alternative dispute resolution, ensuring a streamlined and private process. Serving Denton, Collin, Tarrant, and Dallas counties, JulianJohnson, P.C. stands out for its commitment to navigating family law complexities.
Located in Flower Mound, JulianJohnson, P.C.’s mediation facilities prioritize comfort and support. The welcoming office features separate well-lit conference rooms with comfortable seating, each equipped with refreshment stations. Hot lunches are served family-style, and high-speed internet and TV mirroring ensure participants stay connected. With thoughtful amenities and modern technology, JulianJohnson, P.C. creates an environment conducive to reducing stress and achieving positive outcomes in the mediation process.
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JulianJohnson, P.C.
700 Parker Square Road, Suite 250
Flower Mound, TX 75028
Phone: 972.459.4400
CALL TODAY: 972.459.4400
Mediator and Attorney
Introduction
Jennifer R. Else comes to the mediation practice as a seasoned family law attorney with nearly 20 years of experience in all areas of family law. As a family law attorney, Jenn has worked with countless families, walking with them through some of their darkest times, to forge a new direction, often using mediation as a pathway towards new beginnings. Jenn has found that when representing clients, the best outcomes arrive when there is a balance between helping a client to acknowledge the past and shining a light into a new future. This enables her to help structure agreements that set both parties up for success.
Jenn finds that this balance is equally important when serving as mediator in family law matters. Mediation is largely a party-driven process, but without good guidance there can be a tendency for one or both parties to hold fast to their narrow definition of their only acceptable outcome. Jenn’s perspective as a mediator is that all parties will be well-served if they are held to a level of introspection in order to help clarify the “why,” behind the driving factors sculpting their vision of an acceptable resolution. Creating an environment in which parties feel able and willing to identify and address their underlying concerns takes patience, persistence, and compassion. While it is challenging, Jenn finds that the benefits are worth the effort – the most creative, tailored options come to light when the groundwork has been laid to identify and define each party’s framework for resolution.
To accomplish this Jenn seeks to not only listen to the words that are spoken, but also understand the underlying sentiments and unspoken fears that brought the parties to the mediation table. She is quickly able to identify the human aspect of conflict, create a safe space to be heard, and expertly navigate the mediation process through conflict and to resolution.
Having concentrated much of her family law practice in Denton County, Jenn has cultivated meaningful relationships with local attorneys and gained extensive experience litigating cases before Denton County judges. This integration has been instrumental in facilitating agreements that effectively meet the parties’ needs while also being aligned with county norms and expectations.
Jenn attended The University of Texas School of law, graduating with honors in 2005. She has completed the Dispute Resolution Center Mediation course and has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America 2024 for her exceptional work in Family Law.
Jennifer R. Else’s extensive legal experience, combined with her empathetic mediation approach, positions her as a dedicated professional who is committed to guiding families through conflict towards mutually beneficial resolutions. This makes her an exceptional choice as a mediator in complex family law matters.
Managing Shareholder of Litigation
Mediator and Attorney
Meet William E. Johnson – Attorney and Mediator
William E. Johnson is a family law attorney and mediator who regularly practices in Denton, Collin, Tarrant, and Dallas Counties. Mr. Johnson graduated from the Texas A&M School of Law with a specialization in family law. He is board certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specializations in Family Law and Child Welfare Law, a distinction that as of December 2023 was only held by 48 attorneys. For context, Texas currently has licensed 108,816 attorneys. Among other achievements, Super Lawyers selected Mr. Johnson for the past three years as a Rising Star Honoree, a recognition earned through a peer-driven nomination and voting process. Additionally, he is a member of the Texas Bar College, reflecting his commitment to exceeding legal education requirements set by the State Bar of Texas.
With a background as a former prosecutor handling criminal and civil cases, Mr. Johnson’s courtroom experience is extensive, having tried hundreds of contested hearings and trials. His practice focuses on various family law matters, including complex divorces and property division including small businesses, child custody, protective orders, adoption, pre-marital agreements, and CPS cases.
Why Choose Mr. Johnson as a mediator?
Mr. Johnson has completed the required minimum 40 hours in dispute resolution techniques and an additional 24 hours dedicated to family dynamics, child development, and family law including four hours of family violence dynamics training. This specialized training enables him to serve as an impartial mediator and is one of the few mediators eligible for court appointments concerning parent-child relationship disputes.
His approach to the mediation process is evaluative, where he uses his legal expertise and understanding of the legal climate to provide objective analyses. Mr. Johnson believes in a thorough assessment, considering factors like judicial tendencies and legislative changes that could impact future litigation.
During mediation, Mr. Johnson prioritizes three key components: attentive listening, transparent information exchange, and minimizing future litigation. He emphasizes open dialogue, encourages full disclosure, and evaluates whether the agreement will prevent/reduce future legal conflicts while recognizing the emotional nature of family law cases. Mr. Johnson ensures separate spaces for parties by coordinating arrivals and departures with their respective attorneys. His approach yields a high success rate.
Mr. Johnson distinguishes himself as a mediator committed to diligent work, preparedness, effective communication, and candid discussions aimed at achieving settlements. He does not simply “carry water” for a party by taking offers back and forth, but instead pledges dedication to productive and earnest dialogue with resolutions that work for the parties both now and in the future.
For those seeking a mediator dedicated to diligent work, effective communication, and a candid approach to achieving settlements, William E. Johnson is an ideal choice.
CEO and Managing Shareholder of Operations
Mediator and Attorney
Introduction
Jared W. Julian is a highly regarded Texas family law mediator with extensive expertise in all areas of family law that very few mediators can claim. Known as “Julian” among friends, he is recognized for his creativity and profound ability to connect with individuals entrusting him with their family law disputes. As a family lawyer first and a mediator later, Mr. Julian has been a part of over 2,000 successful mediations, demonstrating his tenacity for resolving cases effectively and satisfactorily to all parties involved. Mr. Julian takes the time to understand the parties’ personalities, the intricacies of the dispute, obstacles to settlement, and the underlying motivations of each participant. He walks litigants through the past and into the future while empowering people to account for the past and make decisions for a more promising future. His goal in mediation is a balance of straightforward candor and compassion.
Approach
Julian adopts the approach of a Mediation Facilitator/Evaluator. As a Facilitator, he advises parties of the mediation process and its associated “rules.” He navigates the path towards settlement, emphasizing accountability to the process rather than a predetermined outcome while fostering an environment where parties explore creative and unforeseen alternative solutions. As an Evaluator, when requested, he can provide legal insights without assuming the role of a judge. His candid analysis is given to both parties, maintaining transparency and fairness. This approach is ideal for high-conflict family law dispute resolution, and Julian has created a very successful overall model yet customized for each matter.
Experience, Education and Accolades
Graduating from Texas A&M School of Law (then Texas Wesleyan) in 2001, Julian’s legal career of over 20 years has focused almost exclusively on family law. He has been Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2017, a distinction held by less than 1% of Texas attorneys. Julian has been honored as a “Super Lawyer” each year beginning in 2018. SuperLawyers has also named Julian as a Top 100 lawyer in the Dallas/Fort Worth area for the past two year. His commitment to professional development in dispute resolution is evident through multiple mediation certifications, including the prestigious Harvard Mediation Intensive Program completed in 2023.
Personal
Driven by a profound sense of care for individuals and families involved, Julian believes mediation is the optimal path to achieving meaningful resolutions and lasting closure in the vast majority of family law cases. He is both passionate and compassionate in helping people navigate the challenges always associated with family decisions. Julian strives to create a “human experience” outside the coldness of a courtroom and where each party will feel heard and have a voice.
Associate Attorney
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Connor K. Suggs is an attorney at JulianJohnson, P.C. focusing on all areas of family law including divorce, child custody, and protective orders. His compassionate approach to sensitive situations and his ability to relate to people ensures that clients receive both personalized and effective representation.
Mr. Suggs graduated from Boise State University in 2019 with a Political Science major and a minor in Business. He then went on to graduate from the University of Houston Law Center in 2022 and passed the Bar Exam in February of 2023. While studying in Houston, he participated in the innocence investigations clinic (Texas Innocence Network) investigating wrongful convictions. Connor also interned at the Harris County District Attorney’s Office and participated in court proceedings, interviews with victim’s advocates, and assisted with trial preparations under a law student temporary trial card.
Connor married his wife Mary in 2022 and they reside in Lewisville along with their two cats, Whiskey and Cola. In his free time, he enjoys cooking, trying new foods, and the great outdoors.
Associate Attorney and Mediator
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EXPERIENCE
Jennifer has been practicing law for 18 years, the vast majority of which has been focused on Family Law. She has had the honor of walking with clients through some of their darkest hours, providing zealous and compassionate representation and support. Jennifer is a skilled litigator and a keen negotiator with a particular talent for diffusing high conflict situations, developing creative solutions, and ensuring realistic expectations. Jennifer believes that one of the keys to good attorney-client relationships is to treat all parties with respect and dignity while fiercely advocating for her client’s rights. While the first decade-plus of her career has been in the trenches of litigating these family law cases, she is currently making a shift towards serving as a mediator.
EDUCATION AND BACKGROUND
Jennifer was born and raised in Minnesota, but made it to Texas as Jennifer graduated cum laude with her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from The College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University (Minnesota) in 1997. She worked in a variety of industries after college, including managing residential homes for adults with developmental disabilities, and as an operations coordinator for Regis Corporation, which owned and operated many lines of hair salons nationwide.
She made her first escape to Texas and attended The University of Texas School of Law, graduating with honors in 2005. While she returned to Minnesota for a stint, where she clerked for a district court judge and ran her own practice, she has been happily back in Flower Mound, Texas since 2014. When she’s not working, Jennifer can be found hanging out with her husband, two teenagers, and three rescue dogs.
Associate Attorney
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Chad R. Neal is an attorney who has extensive knowledge in complex property division and brings 24 years of experience to the firm. His practice focuses on all areas of family law including divorce, protective orders, and spousal agreements. Mr. Neal has practiced labor and employment law in federal court, and has a thorough understanding regarding business law, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial litigation. He is licensed in Texas and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas.
Mr. Neal completed his undergraduate degree at Texas Tech University and law school at Texas Tech University School of Law. During his time at Texas Tech, he competed in Team Moot Court Negotiations where he advanced the team to compete at the national level.
When Chad is not practicing law, he can be found spending time with his wife of 27 years and his three daughters ages 23, 19 and 17. He enjoys all sports but particularly football, basketball and golf.
Paralegal
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Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has been a paralegal for twelve years. From preparing and filing legal documents, to communicating and strategizing with the attorneys, Rodney plays an active role from beginning to end in all assigned matters. His goal each day when entering the office is to assist the attorneys as each case progresses and make simple for clients what is otherwise a complicated process.
When not at the office, Rodney is likely spending time with his nieces and nephews, road biking, or reading a good book.
Paralegal
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Emily Hale has been a family law paralegal since October 2019. She graduated from the University of North Texas with a Bachelor’s degree and specialized certificates in Legal Studies, Alternative Dispute Resolution and Mediation training. Shortly after graduating, she completed the Collin College Paralegal Certificate program.
As a child of divorce, Emily is passionate about supporting those going through family matters. She strives to meet the individual needs of each case while also understanding every client’s need for communication, transparency, and protection.
Emily is a native Texan who settled with her family in Denton. As a mother to a preschooler and a new homeowner, she’s always busy with something. To unwind, she loves taking Pilates classes and exploring state parks with her family.
Paralegal
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Ms. Patel began working as a family law paralegal in 2004. She graduated from North Central Texas College in Corinth, Texas in 2004 and received her Paralegal Certificate from Texas Woman’s University in Denton, Texas in 2005. Her passion for family law began after a custody case of her own, so she has a deep understanding of what clients are going through from her own personal experiences.
Ms. Patel grew up in Denton County and has two wonderful kids: Alyssa and Paxton. She is also a dog mom to three fur babies: Blue, a Lab/Pit mix and Sofie and Bella, Pomeranians.
In her free time, she enjoys traveling and experiencing different cultures. She is a foodie and enjoys trying new restaurants.
Senior Paralegal
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Jennifer Cline is the senior paralegal at JulianJohnson, P.C. Mrs. Cline has been Mr. Julian’s paralegal since 2011. She is a 2005 graduate of Lamar State College – Port Arthur in Legal Assistant studies where she graduated with honors. She was the president of the Legal Assistant Student Organization. Her legal career began when she interned as a paralegal in 2004 at Germer Gertz, in Beaumont, Texas. In 2008 she started working at Morian Kahla Law in Jasper, Texas. After moving to the DFW area in 2011, she joined Mr. Julian and began working exclusively in family law at the then Julian, Crowder and Shuster, PC and now JulianJohnson, P.C. Mrs. Cline wears many hats here at JulianJohnson, P.C.; senior paralegal, firm administrator, but her favorite role is when Mr. Julian refers to her as “boss lady.” In 2019, she became a Board Certified Paralegal – Texas Board of Legal Specialization and in 2021 she earned her Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies from Texas Wesleyan University. She is a member of the State Bar of Texas – Paralegal Division and Denton County Paralegal Association.
Mrs. Cline is a zealous advocate for our clients. Her own life experiences and circumstances have taught her some hardcore lessons and it is where her passion for family law stems; she’s lived it, survived and she is passionate about helping others through it.
Jennifer moved to the DFW area after meeting and marrying her husband, Billy Cline. They have three sons: Brian, who is married to his wife, Grace, Brandon and Grant. Her husband owns and operates YourNewDoor.com, a residential door company that serves the DFW metroplex.
Jennifer calls her hobbies “therapy” and they include woodworking, building and painting furniture, and other crafts.
Business Manager
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Andrea is the Business Manager at JulianJohnson, P.C. and is passionate about working on behalf of families and children. Before joining JulianJohnson, she worked on a government contract that partnered Head Start and childcare programs together to provide services for children. She then went on to work in adoption and assisted in placing over 1,200 international children with loving families here in the United States.
She graduated with honors in 2000 from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VA Tech) with a degree in Family and Child Development. Then she went on to receive her MBA with an emphasis in Human Resources, graduating with honors in 2023 from Texas Woman’s University.
Originally from the Washington, DC area she arrived in Texas as quickly as she could. She is the mom of two incredible boys, Logan and Shane. When not in the office she can be found on the soccer or baseball field supporting her children, hiking the great outdoors, or reading a book in a hammock.
Managing Shareholder of Litigation
Attorney and Mediator
Email: [email protected]
William E. Johnson is a board-certified attorney. He is board certified in both Child Welfare Law and Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. His practice primarily focuses on all matters in family law including dissolution of marriage, complex property division, high-net worth divorces, child custody, possession and access, protective orders for family violence, stalking and harassment, adoption, pre-marital agreements, post-marital agreements, child welfare, mediation, and CPS cases. He specializes in matters of custody, possession and access, adjudication of paternity, termination of parental rights, grandparent interventions, non-parent interventions, CPS investigation defense, CPS cases, cases involving abuse or neglect of a child, and cases involving child welfare. His practice also includes probate, wills, and criminal defense.
History and Experience in Family Law
William began his career as an Assistant District Attorney. During his time as a prosecutor, William prosecuted criminal, mental health, and CPS cases. William spent the majority of his tenure as a prosecutor prosecuting CPS cases to protect the most vulnerable in our society. William quickly rose through the ranks of the Denton County District Attorney’s Office and became one the youngest family law attorneys to ever hold that position in the office. Before William left the DA’s Office, William was one of the few specialty court prosecutors in the office. He was a specialty prosecutor in Denton County’s Family Drug Court Program. William tried hundreds of trials and contested hearings during his time as a prosecutor. William’s experience in the courtroom, and knowledge of not only the law, but also the “legal climate,” is unparalleled amongst his peers.
It is William’s goal to achieve a result for his client that not only protects their interests in the “now,” but also protects their interests in the future. He works tirelessly for his clients and prefers reaching agreements to avoid needless legal fees; however, he will not hesitate to set the case for trial if the opposing counsel is unreasonable or uncompromising.
William has garnered an excellent reputation in Denton County and has been invited to speak at seminars concerning CPS and child custody issues.
William is from Dallas, Texas and currently lives in Denton. William is married to his beautiful wife Cari. William and Cari are proud parents of their wacky, yet lovable, goldendoodles “Curry” and “Archie.” If he is not in the courtroom or in the office, William is either spending time with his family or continuing his never-ending quest the find either the best BBQ or best fried chicken sandwich in Texas.
CEO and Managing Shareholder of Operations
Mediator and Attorney
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Jared W. Julian is the founder and President of JulianJohnson, P.C. He is recognized as a Family Law expert in the State of Texas and he is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Less than one percent of all Texas law attorneys are board certified in Family Law. Mr. Julian is also rated as “Super Lawyer,” a distinction limited to 5 percent of all Texas attorneys
Mr. Julian grew up in Plano, Texas. He is a 2001 graduate of Texas A&M School of Law (then Texas Wesleyan). He received his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice in 2006 after attending Sam Houston University and Texas A&M. He became a licensed Texas Peace Officer before deciding to go to law school. Mr. Julian has extensive litigation experience. Prior to founding JulianJohnson, P.C., he was the managing partner at Julian, Crowder and Shuster, P.C. and a partner in McCracken, Taylor and Julian, P.C. prior to that.
While in law school, Mr. Julian was an associate editor of the school’s law review (top 10% of class) and also served on the Student Bar Association Board of Directors and as Student Bar Association President.
For over 20 years, Mr. Julian’s practice has focused on family law and has handled well over a thousand cases. He has handled extremely high net-worth divorces, highly contested custody disputes and C.P.S. termination cases, but also counsels his clients through more amicable cases often resolved through settlement. Mr. Julian is a highly sought-after mediator with a successful mediation resolution rate over 95%.
Mr. Julian lives in Flower Mound, Texas with his wife, Stephanie, and two sons, Dax and Sawyer. His hobbies include playing guitar, hunting and enjoying family and friends.
Areas of Practice:
Family Law
Adoption
Alimony & Spousal Support
Child Support
Children’s Rights
Collaborative Law
Custody & Visitation
Divorce
Domestic Violence & Neglect
Juvenile Law
Paternity
Prenuptial Agreements.
