David B. Harberg
With over three decades of legal experience in the Houston metropolitan area, David B. Harberg is an AV-rated attorney and trusted neutral mediator. Licensed to practice in Texas since 1991, Mr. Harberg combines a rigorous background in high-stakes, complex civil litigation with a pragmatic, resolution-focused approach to mediation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR).
Throughout his career, he has successfully guided corporate entities, small business owners, and individuals through volatile legal challenges. Today, he leverages this deep courtroom perspective to help disputing parties find equitable, cost-effective solutions outside of a protracted trial environment.
Areas of Expertise & Mediation Focus
Mr. Harberg’s diverse litigation background serves as a foundation for his neutral mediation practice. He is uniquely equipped to facilitate resolutions in complex, highly technical, and emotionally charged disputes, including:
- Significant Personal Injury & Wrongful Death: Providing a balanced, empathetic, yet objective environment to address high-liability tort claims.
- Real Property & Construction Disputes: Mediating conflicts involving commercial real estate, title issues, and construction-related claims.
- Commercial & Business Litigation: Resolving contract breaches, partnership breakups, medium-sized “business divorces,” and complex shareholder disputes.
- Minority Shareholder Oppression: Navigating corporate governance challenges and safeguarding stakeholder interests.
Mediation Philosophy
As a mediator, David B. Harberg prioritizes preparation, analytical neutrality, and strict confidentiality. He recognizes that prolonged litigation drains a company’s financial resources and compromises personal well-being.
By critically evaluating the strengths and vulnerabilities of both sides’ legal arguments, Mr. Harberg helps parties cut through adversarial posturing to assess reality accurately. His proactive, evaluative mediation style is designed to uncover creative avenues for settlement, empowering parties to retain control over the ultimate outcome of their dispute.
Education
- Tufts University, B.A., 1987
- University of Texas, J.D., 1991
Affiliations
- State Bar of Texas # 08942450
- AV-rated Preeminent®
- Super Lawyers 2005
Bar Admissions
- All Texas Courts
