Heather McFarlane, Esq.
Arbitrator
Mediator
Special Master
Dallas, TX, United States
With over three decades of legal practice, this neutral has spent more than 25 years focusing on intellectual property and commercial litigation. Her background includes representing both plaintiffs and defendants in complex disputes involving patents, trademarks, and trade secrets. She transitioned to full-time dispute resolution after a career as a trial lawyer, where she handled high-stakes cases across various industries including technology, healthcare, and consumer products.
A highly specialized neutral with deep expertise in patent and trademark law, suitable for complex technology and commercial disputes requiring a technical legal background.
Registered Patent Attorney with the USPTO, combining technical legal knowledge with extensive trial experience in federal courts.
She is regarded by legal professionals as a persistent and detail-oriented neutral who excels at managing emotionally charged commercial conflicts and complex technical arguments. Parties frequently note her ability to facilitate settlements in cases involving intricate intellectual property rights and multi-party business disagreements.