MEDIATION

MEDIATION: THE NEW SOLUTION

Mediation is a powerful tool against skyrocketing legal costs and the mental and emotional strain of litigation. Our firm offers a neutral mediation session for interested parties to consider alternatives to the litigation process. Ms. Wilson has worked on a variety of cases and works hard to help clients arrive at innovative solutions.
Mediation is the legal medium that allows participants to control the outcome of their disputes. It is a unique method because parties are able to consider their unique set of circumstances. Parties formulate a solution that is tailor-made to address the issue in question. Mediation shirks the "one size fits all" solutions often handed out in standard dispute resolutions and can save participants thousands of dollars.
Mediation can also save valuable time. The entire mediation process can take a little as a few weeks from start to finish. While the average court case can take months and even years to be resolved. Litigation involves discovery, research, depositions, court filings, and is a public process. Mediations are confidential and throughout the process the parties are availed of the other side's needs and goals. This kind of cohesive communication is helpful in preserving the relationship between parties, clarifying mutual goals and ultimately, resolving the conflict.

Mediation Rates

We offer affordable Initial Consultations:

Initial 1 hour consult with the proposed mediator $75.00

- Administrative Fee:

$100*

Our one time Administrative Fee for a mediation covers time spent setting up the mediation file, distributing initial documents (if any), scheduling sessions, and office overhead. This charge is not refundable, even if no mediation session is conducted.

- Hourly Mediation (2 parties)

$300 per hour

two hour minimum

- Half- Day Mediation ( 2 parties)

$1100

Maximum of 4 hours

- Full- Day Mediation ( 2 parties)

$2,200

Maximum of 8 hours

- Hourly Mediation (3 or more Parties)

$400 per hour

two-hour minimum

- Half-Day Mediation ( 3 or more Parties)

$1,500

maximum of 4 hours

- Full-Day Mediation ( 3 or more Parties)

$3,000

maximum of 8 hours

Additional Information

- Any mediation going over two hours will automatically be considered and charged as a half day mediation.
- Any Mediation lasting over 4 hours will be charged the Full Day Fee.
- Full Day mediations may be split into two sessions if necessary with no additional fee.
- All parties are asked to make a pre-payment toward mediation costs and fees. All fees must be paid before the start of the mediation. If parties arrive at the scheduled end of their mediation and agree to participate in a mediation longer than what was scheduled, parties will need
- Lunch can be arranged for Full Day Sessions with prior notice.
- All Fees may be split between parties.

Mediation Cancellation Policy

A Mediation that is cancelled BY ANY PARTY FOR ANY REASON on or before the 5th business day preceding the mediation date is subject to a cancellation fee of $150.00 per party for a half-day mediation and $200.00 per party for a full-day mediation. This Cancellation Fee is in addition to the non-refundable Administration Fee.