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DeLila Bergan

Mediator
Dallas, TX, United States

About

With over three decades of professional involvement in the healthcare sector, this neutral transitioned into full-time mediation in 2003. Her background includes extensive work in clinical ethics and legal matters pertaining to aging and medical care. She has facilitated resolutions in complex multi-party disputes involving medical facilities, families, and healthcare providers.

Practice Areas

Elder Law Estates & Probate Healthcare & Life Sciences Personal Injury & Torts

Professional Experience

Private Mediator
Clinical Ethics Consultant
Healthcare Attorney

Publications Leadership

  • Frequent speaker on the intersection of law, ethics, and mediation in healthcare settings
  • Contributor to professional journals regarding elder mediation and bioethical decision-making
  • Leadership roles within local bar association ADR sections

Positioning Takeaways

This neutral is defined by a specialized intersection of nursing, law, and bioethics, making her a primary choice for disputes where medical standards and ethical considerations overlap.

License & Certifications

  • Licensed Attorney
  • State Bar of Texas
  • Credentialed Distinguished Mediator
  • Texas Mediator Credentialing Association
  • Advanced Mediator Training
  • Association of Attorney-Mediators

Education

JD
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
MA in Bioethics
Medical College of Wisconsin
BS in Nursing
University of Iowa

Distinction

Combines a nursing background with legal expertise and a Master’s in Bioethics to address high-conflict medical and elder care disputes.

Reputation

Known among legal and medical professionals for a deep understanding of clinical environments and a compassionate yet analytical approach to resolving sensitive family and institutional conflicts.