Rates: $230 per party per hour with two parties; $170 per party per hour with three parties; $150 per party per hour with four parties; $610 per hour with five or more parties, divided equally by the number of parties.
Minimum Fee: The minimum fee for a mediation scheduled for a half day in Lee County is two (2) hours’ time, and the minimum fee for a mediation scheduled of a half day outside of Lee County is three (3) hours’ time. The minimum fee for a mediation scheduled for a whole day in Lee County is four (4) hours’ time, and the minimum fee for a mediation scheduled for a whole day outside of Lee County is five (5) hours’ time.
Travel Time: If travel or an overnight stay is necessary in order to attend a mediation, then airfare, rental car and/or mileage, lodging and food will be billed at their actual cost.
Payment: Credit is extended to counsel only, who are primarily responsible for payment. Bills are generally emailed to counsel one or two days after the mediation and are due and payable within thirty (30) days of receipt. In the case of pro se parties, arrangements will have to be made for advance payment of a retainer based upon the anticipated charges or for payment to be made at the conclusion of the mediation.
Cancellation Policy: If the mediation is cancelled or rescheduled less than 72 hours prior to the scheduled session, the minimum fee shall remain due for each party. Note, it is your responsibility to notify us of a schedule change or cancellation – you should not rely on another party to do so. Please keep in mind, our cancellation policy is meant to fairly compensate your Mediator for reserving the time scheduled for this mediation which typically cannot be filled in less than 72 hours.
