About Sylvia Ann

Sylvia Ann Mayer is an experienced attorney, mediator, and arbitrator based in Houston, Texas — She has been licensed to practice law in Texas since 1993. Her firm, S. Mayer Law, is located at P.O — Box 6542, Houston, TX 77265. She can be reached at (713) 893-0339 or via email at smayer@smayerlaw.com. Ms. Mayer earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Houston Law Center in 1993.

Prior to her legal career, she graduated cum laude from Washington University in 1987 with a Bachelor of Arts in Theater. After working in Houston's arts community, she pursued law, graduating summa cum laude from the University of Houston Law Center. With over 30 years of legal experience, Ms. Mayer specializes in bankruptcy, business law, and alternative dispute resolution, including arbitration and mediation. She has served as a neutral in a wide variety of disputes, frequently handling cases involving bankruptcy, business separations, complex commercial litigation, contracts, corporate governance, energy, fiduciary duties, healthcare, oil and gas, personal injury. Consumer issues.

Ms. Mayer is a Credentialed Advanced Mediator with the Texas Mediator Credentialing Association (TMCA) and serves on several arbitration and mediation rosters, including those of the American Arbitration Association (AAA), the International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution (CPR), and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. In addition to her practice, Ms. Mayer is actively involved in professional organizations. She serves as the Chair-Elect of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section of the State Bar of Texas. She has been recognized by Super Lawyers from 2004 to 2026 for her work in alternative dispute resolution.

Ms. Mayer offers both in-person and online dispute resolution services, assisting parties throughout the United States. Her experience and active involvement in the legal community make her a respected professional in her field.

Education

University Of Houston

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

1993

Accepted Jurisdictions

Texas

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas U.S. District Court

Types of Cases Handled

Bankruptcy Business Law Arbitration Mediation

Legal Services Scope

Arbitration Mediation Litigation

Certifications & Awards

Credentialed Advanced Mediator

Texas Mediator Credentialing Association

Sources

Information is based on available sources as of February 18, 2026. For the most current details, please contact Ms. Mayer directly or consult official records.