PAUL VAN OSSELAER is a nationally recognized, Chambers-ranked mediator and arbitrator who focuses on complex insurance coverage, bad faith, and risk-transfer disputes. He serves as a neutral nationwide, conducting mediations and arbitrations both in person and online.

Neutral Peer Recognition. Paul has been widely recognized by his peers in the ADR community. He is a Distinguished Fellow and Past President of the International Academy of Mediators, an invitation-only organization of approximately 250 commercial mediators worldwide. He is also a member of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals and one of only 12 U.S.-based mediators named a “Global Elite Thought Leader” in Commercial Mediation by Lexology (formerly Who’s Who Legal). 

Insurance Coverage Peer Recognition. Paul is also highly regarded by insurance coverage lawyers. He is ranked by Chambers and Partners in both Insurance ADR and Mediation, and is repeatedly listed in Best Lawyers in America® for Insurance Law and Mediation, including being named “Lawyer of the Year” in Insurance Law in 2019. Super Lawyers® has consistently recognized him in both Insurance and Alternative Dispute Resolution. He is a published author on mediating and arbitrating insurance coverage cases and is a frequent speaker and trainer at legal, insurance, ADR, and risk-management programs nationwide.

Before focusing on ADR, Paul was a well-known trial and insurance coverage lawyer. In 2000, he served as Vice-Chair of the ABA Litigation Section’s Insurance Coverage Committee. More recently, as a coverage neutral, he co-chaired the Committee’s ADR Subcommittee.

​Paul is a graduate of the University of Texas School of Law, where he served as Past President of the Alumni Association and received the Faculty Service Award. He lives in Austin, Texas