Julie Rosemary Brock-Clure - Houston, TX

She will take your MONEY then avoid you by all means!! I hired Julie Brock-Clure to serve as the mediator in my family-law matter. Unfortunately, my experience with the mediation and the handling of the mediation fee afterward was disappointing. The written mediation agreement stated that the 500 fee was for four hours spent with the parties and also addressed other mediation-related work, including document review, research, correspondence, telephone calls, and preparation of agreements. Our mediation session lasted approximately 1.5 hours. Afterward, I contacted Ms. Brock-Clure to request clarification regarding the unused mediation time and the fee. I was told that no refund would be provided because we had been given a four-hour time slot, regardless of whether all four hours were used. My concern was not simply that the mediation ended early. I requested clarification and an accounting of the services performed in connection with the fee, but I was not satisfied with the response I received. Based on my experience, I also felt that the process was focused more on retaining the mediation fee than on helping the parties reach a meaningful resolution. I became concerned that the primary emphasis was financial rather than assisting the parties in resolving their dispute. I also noticed that other reviews raised concerns similar to mine, although this review is based solely on my personal experience. I recommend that anyone considering these mediation services carefully review the agreement and obtain written clarification about whether the fee is flat and nonrefundable, what services are included, how unused mediation time is handled, and whether any refund or accounting may be available if the mediation ends early. This review reflects my personal experience with this particular mediation and fee dispute.