About William
William E. Hartsfield is a attorney specializing in alternative dispute resolution, including arbitration and mediation, based in Dallas, Texas. He has been licensed to practice law in Texas since 1976. Mr. Hartsfield earned his Juris Doctor from Harvard University in 1976 and a Bachelor of Science from Texas A&M University in 1973. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas and has been recognized with an AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting his high ethical standards and professional excellence. In 1989, Mr.
Hartsfield co-founded Hamilton & Hartsfield, P.C., a law firm located at 6440 N. Central Expressway, Suite 825, Dallas, TX 75206-4973. The firm focuses on alternative dispute resolution services, including arbitration and mediation. Over the years, he has chaired or served as a panelist in over 1,000 arbitrations and mediated more than 330 disputes. His practice areas encompass business/commercial contracts, employment/labor, health, insurance, intellectual property, and personal injury. Mr. Hartsfield is actively involved in several professional organizations.
He is a member of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) Arbitration Panel, the Texas Mediation Trainers Roundtable, and the FINRA (formerly NASD & NYSE) Arbitration and Mediation Panels. Additionally, he serves on the American Health Lawyers Association Arbitration Panel and is a member of the American Arbitration Association's Labor, Employment, and Commercial Panels. He has held leadership roles, including serving as the Past President of the North Texas Chapter of the Association of Attorney Mediators. His contributions to the legal community are further demonstrated by his membership in the College of the State Bar of Texas and the Dallas Bar Association. He has also been recognized as a Life Fellow of the Dallas Bar Foundation. Mr. Hartsfield has served as a Hearing Officer for the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority's Trial Board from 2008 to 2010 and as a Certified Hearing Examiner for the Texas Education Agency.
In addition to his professional practice, Mr. Hartsfield has authored several publications, including "Investigating Employee Conduct" and "Employee Benefits: Compliance Made Simple." He has also contributed articles to the Texas Bar Journal, The Practical Lawyer. The CCH Labor Law Journal. His experience and dedication to alternative dispute resolution have established him as a respected figure in the field. Mr. Hartsfield's commitment to professional development and community service shows his dedication to the legal profession and the Dallas community. His experience in arbitration and mediation continues to serve clients effectively across various sectors.
