MEDIATIONS & ARBITRATIONS

Each party to a Mediation or Arbitration Conference will be billed in equal shares unless the parties arrange otherwise.

Mediation and Arbitration Conferences will be billed at $250/hour per party for two-party disputes. All other disputes (3 or more parties) will be billed at $200/hour per party.

In addition, the parties will be billed for all time and expenses associated with the Mediation or Arbitration Conference, which typically include preparation time, e-mails, telephone calls, any travel fees and costs, any conference room rental, post-settlement or arbitration work or reporting, billing and collection efforts (which may include any necessary attorney fees and costs).

Rates for Mediation or Arbitration Conference Time

$250/hour per side for two party disputes

$200/hour per side for three or more party disputes

Minimum Fees

Half-day Conference - 3 hour minimum fee

Full-day Conference - 6 hour minimum fee

Conference Room Rentals

Most mediation or arbitration conferences can be done remotely. If a live mediation or arbitration requires conference space, the expense will be billed in equal shares to the parties.

Travel Fees and Expenses

Necessary travel time will be invoiced at $300/hr. Travel expenses may include mileage, airfare, parking, lodging, meals, and any other related expenses. All Travel Fees and Expenses will be billed in equal shares to all parties.

Payment

Payment of fees and expenses shall be due upon completion of the Mediation or Arbitration.

Attorneys involved in the Mediation or Arbitration and/or their law firms are responsible to ensure that services are paid timely. Otherwise, the attorney and law firm (if applicable) will be liable for unpaid fees and costs, including any cancellation fees.

Unrepresented parties must pay no later than upon completion of the of Mediation or Arbitration. A deposit may be required to secure payment.

Invoices typically are e-mailed upon completion of the Mediation or Arbitration. But in certain cases an invoice for an advance deposit may be sent before the Mediation or Arbitration to secure payment of services. Failure to pay timely such a deposit may result in cancellation of the Mediation or Arbitration

Cancellation Fee

You must e-mail us at least five full days’ notice to cancel any scheduled Mediation or Arbitration. The cancellation e-mail should be copied to all parties. Late cancellation notice will result in a Cancellation Fee of $1000.00, to be shared equally by the parties, unless otherwise agreed or stated in writing before the Mediation or Arbitration.