T&M University | Tyson & Mendes


At Tyson & Mendes, we take pride in a unique set of defense methods developed to apply broadly across all jurisdictions and practice areas. The Tyson & Mendes Method ensures our mission of unparalleled service and unbeatable results is consistently delivered by every member of the firm. This sets us apart from other defense firms. To further this goal, we developed and implemented the Tyson & Mendes University, a mandatory training program for all of our attorneys and paralegals to teach case handling, trial strategy, and client service according to the Tyson & Mendes Method. Tyson & Mendes University ensures superior representation is guaranteed – not only to clients of one office or practice area – but firm-wide.Regardless of which attorney or office is handling a case, our clients trust they get the best of the best at Tyson & Mendes.

At Tyson & Mendes, we take pride in a unique set of defense methods developed to apply broadly across all jurisdictions and practice areas. The Tyson & Mendes Method ensures our mission of unparalleled service and unbeatable results is consistently delivered by every member of the firm. This sets us apart from other defense firms.

To further this goal, we developed and implemented the Tyson & Mendes University, a mandatory training program for all of our attorneys and paralegals to teach case handling, trial strategy, and client service according to the Tyson & Mendes Method. Tyson & Mendes University ensures superior representation is guaranteed – not only to clients of one office or practice area – but firm-wide.Regardless of which attorney or office is handling a case, our clients trust they get the best of the best at Tyson & Mendes.

Professors

Emilia Arutuanian Teaches: Class 2: Defense Themes & Written Discovery Class 3: Deposition & Third Party Records Class 4:Trial Preparation	Emily Berman Teaches: Class 3: Deposition & Third Party Records	Kristi Blackwell Teaches: Class 2.5: Howell
Terra Davenport Teaches: Class 2.5: Howell	Justin Evenson Teaches: Class 2: Deposition & Third Party Records	Jake Felderman Teaches: Class 1: Welcome, Client Service, Billing, & Writing Guidelines
	Reece Roman Teaches: Class 1: Client Service, Billing, & Writing Guidelines Class 4: Trial Preparation

Emilia Arutuanian
Teaches:
Class 2: Defense Themes & Written Discovery
Class 3: Deposition & Third Party Records
Class 4:Trial Preparation

Emily Berman
Teaches:
Class 3: Deposition & Third Party Records

Kristi Blackwell
Teaches:
Class 2.5: Howell

Terra Davenport
Teaches:
Class 2.5: Howell

Justin Evenson
Teaches:
Class 2: Deposition & Third Party Records

Jake Felderman
Teaches:
Class 1: Welcome, Client Service, Billing, & Writing Guidelines

Reece Roman
Teaches:
Class 1: Client Service, Billing, & Writing Guidelines
Class 4: Trial Preparation

Classes

Sample Curriculum

Class 1 – Welcome, Client Service, Billing, & Writing Guidelines
Professor: Jake Felderman and Reece Roman

Class 2 – Defense Themes & Written Discovery
Professors: Katie Greenbaum and Emilia Arutuanian

Class 2.5 – Howell (CA only)
Professor: Kristi Blackwell and Terra Davenport

Class 3 – Deposition & Third Party Records
Professors: Justin Evenson, Emilia Arutuanian, and Emily Berman

Class 4 – Trial Preparation
Professors: Emilia Arutuanian and Reece Roman

Coming Soon:
Class 5 – Negotiations & Settlements
TMU Upper Division Classes

TMU Athletics

Winning In and Outside the Courtroom

Tyson & Mendes supports camaraderie and encourages a healthy lifestyle by sponsoring sports team throughout the year. Tyson & Mendes believes in the importance of incorporating wellness into their employee’s lives. Living an active lifestyle relives stress, encourages teamwork, and builds morale. Tyson & Mendes takes pride in giving back to its employees. TMU Athletics gives employees the chance to bond outside of the office, while also taking the edge off of the high-stakes work performed every day.

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