Established in 1980, the Dispute Resolution Center is a nonprofit corporation, sponsored by the Houston Bar Association and funded through the Harris County Courts, providing free mediation services for the residents of Harris County. The Dispute Resolution Center mediates over 2,800 disputes each year that include: family, neighbors, auto repair, landlord and tenant, consumer and merchant, homeowner associations, employment, personal injury and many more.  The Dispute Resolution Center can provide services before or after a lawsuit has been filed.