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Rate:   

• $200 per hour per party for cases with 2 parties.
• $175 per hour per party for cases with 3 parties.
• $150 per hour per party for cases with 4 parties.
• A rate of $750 per hour split among all parties will apply for cases with 5 or more parties.

• The number of parties will be determined by the number of attorneys/parties negotiating or presenting independently of the others.
• Rate covers time conducting mediation/arbitration, reviewing documents/evidence, and drafting any arbitration award.

Minimum Charge:  

• 3 hour minimum charge for half day mediations/arbitrations.
• 6 hour minimum charge for full day mediations/arbitrations.

Cancellation Policy: 

• Cancellations within two weeks but more than one week (8-14 days) before the scheduled mediation or arbitration will be subject to a cancellation fee of half the minimum charge for the event that was scheduled. 
• Cancellations within 1 week (7 days or less) of the scheduled mediation or arbitration will be subject to a cancellation fee of the full minimum charge for the event that was scheduled. 
• No cancellation fee will be charged if:
  • Cancellation is made within 48 hours of scheduling.

Travel and other costs:

• No travel charge for videoconferencing or for travel within Lee, Collier, Charlotte, and Hendry Counties. Travel outside of these counties will be charged at $100 per hour. 
• Should an overnight stay be necessary, lodging reimbursement will be billed at actual cost.
• Limited conference room space may be available at no additional cost for in-person conferences at our offices in North Fort Myers. Should the parties require conference room rental, any such costs will be separate. We will work with you to secure a location of your choice if that is the parties' preference. Contact us to discuss details.    

• All invoices will be split evenly among all parties unless agreed otherwise.

• Payment is due within 30 days of being invoiced. We appreciate prompt payment.

 
**For court-appointed mediations or arbitrations, all billing rates and policies will be according to your Court Order. Please refer to your Court Order Appointing Mediator or Arbitrator for those details. Contact us with any questions.