Marvin Leon Nebrat

Marvin Leon Nebrat, 75, fought the good fight against cancer and died on February 27, 2018, in Georgetown, Texas.  Marvin was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, on October 28, 1942, to Abe and Sara Nebrat.  Marvin attended school in Corpus Christi, spending a fair amount of time in the corner until he graduated from W. B. Ray High School in 1960.  While in high school, he met Bobbie, the love of his life.  After high school, Marvin attended The University of Texas at Austin, ultimately graduating from the Law School there in 1966.  Marvin and Bobbie married in 1964, and returned to Corpus Christi when Marvin graduated.  Here they started their family, and Marvin began his career. Over the years he practiced both civil and criminal law, with a stint as the first juvenile prosecutor in Nueces County.  However In 1993, he discovered mediation--the other great love of his life.  Marvin became trained as a mediator and dedicated himself full-time to what was to become his true passion.  In all, Marvin mediated over 6,000 cases--doing extraordinary work helping lawyers and families avoid trial and resolve their disputes. Marvin was a significant force in bringing mediation to Corpus Christi and the surrounding areas.  He was the premiere mediator in Corpus Christi, spoken of by many lawyers as their “go-to-guy”. Referred to recently by a colleague as the “Dean of Mediators,” Marvin approached mediation as an art, and was as gifted as they come.  He was known for bringing calm, wisdom, tenacity, keen insight, humor, and a host of war stories to the process. His specialty was difficult cases.  Attorneys who worked with Marvin described him as “the man behind the curtain, making things happen that seemed impossible,” and as someone who could “separate fighting cats.”  Marvin was admired for his integrity and professionalism, but also for making mediations fun. He went above and beyond every time, and was known to work a case for months until he got it resolved.  The world is a better place for Marvin’s efforts.

Marvin was a man of many passions, including family, fishing, hunting, dancing, barbecue, collecting everything, Las Vegas, traveling, flowers, mediocre golf, Whataburger, Polo cologne, Fritos, museums, beer with salt, and most of all, Texas Longhorn football.

Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, Abe and Sara Nebrat, and his brother, Jack Nebrat.  He will be deeply missed by his very patient wife, Bobbie Nebrat, of Georgetown, Texas; daughter, Julie Dickerson and her husband Jeff, of Austin, Texas; son, Jeff Nebrat and wife Amy, of Austin, Texas; grandsons (famous for mischief and destined for greatness) Ben Dickerson, Noah Nebrat, Gavin Nebrat, and Griffin Nebrat; and his furry daughter, Misha.