Byron Hanssen
I’m a Texas-based mediator and arbitrator with a background in real estate, hospitality, and finance. Experienced in commercial real estate disputes, I am expanding into consumer and international business matters. Known for being responsive, practical, and easy to work with, I bring real-world insight and clear communication to every case I handle.
What are your credentials?
A licensed attorney in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
A certified mediator meeting the requirement of Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code 154.052 requirements, completing 40-hours of mediation course work approved by the Texas Mediation Trainers Roundtable standards.
A certified arbitrator with the Texas Comptroller’s Office. Completing training on arbitration and alternative dispute resolution procedures for regular binding arbitration and limited binding arbitration.
A member of State Bar of Texas Alternative Dispute Resolution Section. As well as the Business Law Section, Construction Law Section, International Law Section, Tax Section, and the Real Estate, Probate, and Trust Law Section.
What is your education?
South Texas College of Law Houston, Juris Doctor
Coursework:
- Cross Cultural Dispute Resolution – Surveyed business etiquette of industrial nations and their systems for international dispute resolution.
- International Business Transactions – Transactional approach to international trade.
- Studied international commerce leading up to foreign direct investment.
- Analyzed issues regarding intellectual property, dispute resolution, and trade finance practices.
- Explored U.S. and foreign statutory and regulatory provisions related to international business.
Honors:
Richard J. Graving Award in International Law – presented annually to a student who demonstrates leadership and interest in the field of international law.
Pro Bono Honors – presented to students with 50+ hours of pro bono service.
Journal:
Currents: Journal of International Economic Law, Managing Editor
Extracurricular:
International Law & National Security Society, President, Treasurer
Porter Hedges Alternative Dispute Resolution Intramural Tournament, Attorney
Gerald Treece Mock Trial Tournament, Witness
Study Abroad:
Cambridge, United Kingdom, International Business Law
University of Houston Clear Lake, Bachelor of Science, Legal Studies
What industries have you worked in?
Law. As an attorney I worked for the United States Small Business Administration, initially assisting business damaged by disasters find funding to recover but was elevated to fraud review investigating parties submitting fraudulent applications for funds.
Hospitality. I am very fortunate to grow up in the hospitality industry learning customer facing skills that have served me well in life.
Finance. Follow the money and you’ll never go hungry. Early in life I worked as a bank teller at my local credit union, but as a professional I have worked as an underwriter for the United States Small Business Administration.
Oil and Gas. I worked as an environmental compliance technician at the Galveston Bay Refinery. In addition to learning environmental codes my duties were to inspect refining process equipment for environmental compliance.
Real Estate. An absolute love for real estate and
