Dana Gale McArthur

Dana Gale McArthur is a highly experienced alternative dispute resolution (ADR) professional and mediator with a long-standing career in civil litigation and conflict resolution. At McArthur ADR in Dallas, Texas, she works with attorneys and parties to resolve complex disputes across a broad range of matters, including legal, medical and dental malpractice; personal injury; premises liability; product liability; business and contract disputes; trucking accidents; construction defects; nursing home negligence and sexual assault claims. Drawing on decades of litigation and mediation experience, she helps parties navigate challenging negotiations and identify practical paths toward resolution.

Over the course of her career, Ms. McArthur has mediated more than 3,000 civil disputes, earning a reputation for careful preparation, professionalism and thoughtful guidance during negotiations. Her background includes extensive work with high-stakes and multiparty cases, where strategic communication and strong case management are essential to reaching effective outcomes. Because she has represented parties on both sides of catastrophic injury litigation, she brings a balanced and informed perspective to mediation, helping participants realistically assess risk and opportunity while working toward mutually acceptable solutions.

Ms. McArthur’s professional journey includes decades devoted to both mediation and traditional legal practice. She founded and led several mediation practices, including McArthur ADR, and worked with mediation firms bearing her name. Earlier in her career, she practiced law with respected firms, where she handled complex civil litigation matters. 

In addition to her work resolving disputes, Ms. McArthur has contributed to legal education. She has served as an adjunct professor of law, teaching courses related to dispute resolution and negotiation strategy, and has shared her knowledge through professional speaking engagements. Ms. McArthur earned her law degree from The University of Tulsa and also participated in an Oxford University exchange program during her legal studies. Her decades of experience, combined with her calm and methodical approach, allow her to guide even the most challenging disputes toward productive resolution.