Atty. Benjamin Stewart
Ben is a highly experienced and respected mediator and arbitrator dedicated to guiding parties through complex legal challenges toward efficient and equitable resolutions. With over six years of experience serving as a neutral, Ben has successfully facilitated settlement discussions in a wide array of lawsuits, including intricate business disputes, civil claims by government agencies, and cases involving severe personal injuries.
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Benjamin Stewart is an attorney based in Dallas, Texas, practforg at Stewart Dispute Resolution PLLC. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas. Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 2004). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Mediation (2026). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ben is a highly experienced and respected mediator and arbitrator dedicated to guiding parties through complex legal challenges toward efficient and equitable resolutions
- With over six years of experience serving as a neutral, Ben has successfully facilitated settlement discussions in a wide array of lawsuits, including intricate business disputes, civil claims by government agencies, and cases involving severe personal injuries
- Before dedicating his practice to dispute resolution, Ben built a distinguished career as a commercial litigator, representing clients in diverse and high-stakes cases across various state and federal courts
- His experience encompasses all aspects of litigation, from developing case strategy and drafting pleadings to conducting depositions and negotiating settlements
- That background provides an invaluable perspective as a neutral because it allows him to understand the various factors that drive parties to seek resolution, allowing him to approach each mediation and arbitration with an informed, strategic, and empathetic mindset
- In addition to his extensive practical experience, Ben teaches courses on dispute resolution and negotiations as an adjunct professor at two top-tier law schools—the Moritz College of Law at The Ohio State University and the University of Georgia Law School
- In these roles, he imparts critical knowledge on negotiation theories, strategies, skills, and various dispute resolution processes, including mediation, arbitration, and less common forms of dispute resolution, such as early neutral evaluation of cases, structured dialogue to facilitate better communication between parties, and the use of private judges to resolve disputes
- Ben’s teaching experience not only keeps him at the forefront of dispute resolution theory but also underscores his ability to clearly communicate complex concepts and foster productive discussions
- Ben is admitted to the State Bar of Texas and more than twenty federal district, circuit, and bankruptcy courts
- He has been consistently recognized for his legal acumen, earning distinctions such as Best Lawyers in America, Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America, and Texas Super Lawyers
- Ben’s comprehensive background in litigation, coupled with his deep commitment to education and his proven track record as a neutral, make him an exceptional choice for your mediation, arbitration, and dispute resolution needs
- He is dedicated to helping parties navigate disagreements with professionalism, integrity, and a focus on achieving optimal outcomes
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practforg law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Dallas are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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