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Policies, Fees, and Procedures

Scheduling Your Mediation

To schedule your mediation:

Mediation Fees

  • Half-day rate of $850.00 includes up to three (3) hours of mediation session time. Additional unscheduled mediation session time that day if the mediator's schedule allows will be billed at the rate of $295.00 per hour. There is no additional fee for the mediator's preparation and research time. Additionally, reasonable telephonic communication between the mediator and the parties or their counsel is included in the half-day rate.
  • Full-day rate of $1,600 includes up to six (6) hours of mediation session time. There is no additional fee for the mediator's preparation and research time. Additionally, reasonable telephonic communication between the mediator and the parties or their counsel is included in the full-day rate.
  • Hourly rate of $295.00 for additional unscheduled time or for mediation sessions of less than two (2) hours in duration. There is no additional fee for the mediator's preparation and research time. Additionally, reasonable telephonic communication between the mediator and the parties or their counsel is included in the hourly rate.

The above rates apply to civil and business mediations. For divorce/child custody mediation matters, the mediation is conducted on a co-mediation basis (two mediators are used, an attorney and a licensed marriage and family therapist). An hourly rate of $425.00 applies and a three (3) hour minimum is required. Please note that parties will not be charged for any unused time (this applies only to divorce/child custody mediation).

Payment in full is due immediately upon confirmation of the reserved date(s).

Unless ordered by the court or otherwise agreed to in writing prior to the commencement of the mediation session, the fees for the mediator are divided equally between the parties.

If all parties agree and for the convenience of the parties, the mediator will travel up to 50 miles roundtrip (calculated from the mediator's office) to a location selected by the parties or their counsel at no additional charge.

Cancellation Policy

A scheduled mediation session means that the mediator's time is reserved only for you. If a mediation session is missed, rescheduled or cancelled with less than 14 days notice, the fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. The cancellation fee is determined by the amount of time reserved for the mediation, i.e., if a half-day is reserved and the parties cancel less than 14 days prior to the date scheduled for mediation, then the parties are assessed a cancellation fee of $850.00, and if a full-day is reserved and the parties cancel less than 14 days prior to the date scheduled for mediation, then the parties are assessed a cancellation fee of $1,600.00. For divorce/child custody mediations, the cancellation fee is $425.00 per hour of reserved mediation time, i.e., if three hours are reserved and the parties cancel less than 14 days prior to the date scheduled for mediation, then the parties are assessed a cancellation fee of $1,275.00.

Submission of Briefs: Format and Requirements

Although not required, the submission of briefs is strongly recommended. The briefs should not exceed ten pages (exclusive of pertinent exhibits) and be received by the mediator one week prior to the mediation. Briefs may be exchanged or kept confidential at counsel's option. Please specify on the face sheet of the brief whether or not it is confidential. Each mediation brief should include the following:

  1. Factual and procedural history;
  2. Summary of facts;
  3. Statement of law;
  4. Significant factual issues in dispute;
  5. Significant legal issues in dispute;
  6. Claims and damages;
  7. Settlement attempts; and if the briefs are to be kept confidential,
  8. Principal barriers to settlement;
  9. Your opinion as to what the other party(s) views as a fair settlement in this matter for all parties; and
  10. Any other information you wish the mediator to be apprised of in order to better understand the matter from your client's perspective.