Fee Schedule for Mediations and Arbitrations

MEDIATIONS

Mediation fees are charged based on a fixed fee per party for each day of mediation and are payable in advance. A full day mediation usually begins at 9:30 a.m. and ends around 5:30 p.m., including a working lunch. If the mediation extends past ten (10) hours, the mediator reserves the right to charge an overtime fee.

The mediation fee is based upon: (1) the amount in controversy, and (2) the number of parties. The amount includes the total of all claims (including counterclaims and attorneys = fees). All parties represented by the same attorney are considered one party for the purposes of the mediation fee; otherwise, each party will be charged a separate fee.

If the foregoing fee schedule is inappropriate to a particular case, alternative fee structures may be discussed.

Half day fees are between $325 and $450 per party for four (4) hours. If mediation exceeds four (4) hours, each party will be charged an additional fee of $100/hour.

Late cancellation of mediations causes a variety of problems for all concerned. If a full day mediation is canceled ten (10) or fewer business days prior to the scheduled mediation date, a cancellation fee of $595 may be charged to the canceling party. For a half-day mediation, a cancellation fee of $250 may be charged.

Occasionally, it is necessary to incur certain expenses for large, multi-party complex cases. Examples include larger hearing rooms and/or additional caucus rooms. Such expenses will be disclosed in advance and agreed to by the parties before mediation.

ARBITRATION

Fees for arbitration are dependent upon amount in controversy, number of parties, complexity of case, and forum for the hearings. An Estimate of the Fees is as follows:

Weekend arbitrations will be charged an additional amount per party to be determined by the Arbitrator to cover additional administrative expenses.

Depending on the locale and forum for the arbitration, forum fees may vary. Generally, the arbitrator's out-of-pocket costs for hearing rooms and refreshments are charged and divided equally to the parties to the arbitration.

Late cancellation of arbitrations causes a variety of problems for all concerned. If an arbitration hearing is canceled twenty (20) or fewer days prior to the scheduled arbitration date, a cancellation fee of one day per diem may be charged to the canceling party(s).