Mediation Fee Schedule

Full-Day Mediation (8 hours): a flat fee of $5,000.00 (broken up as $2,500.00 per party, when only two parties are involved). If there are multiple plaintiffs, defendants or negotiating units, the mediator will make the final determination on the number of parties and the cost per party. The fee covers the cost of the mediation session (up to eight hours), time spent reading pre-mediation submissions, scheduling and administration of the mediation session. Each hour after the eighth hour is billed at a rate of $500.00 per hour, divided equally among the parties.

Half-day Mediation (up to 4 hours):  a flat fee of $3,000.00 (broken up as $1,500.00 per party when only two parties are involved). (Half-day mediation is not recommended for multi-party cases). The fee covers the cost of the mediation session (up to four hours), time spent reading pre-mediation submissions, scheduling and administration of the mediation session. Each hour after the fourth hour is billed at a rate of $500.00 per hour, divided equally among the parties.

Fee Payment: Each party will be assigned a prorated share of the fees, unless agreed to otherwise in advance of scheduling a hearing. Payment is due at least one week prior to the mediation session. Payment can be made via the online payment portal.  Please note that counsel, not the represented party, has contracted for the neutral’s services. Accordingly, counsel will be held responsible for payment of all charges associated with the neutral’s services in this matter. Neutrals’ rates are subject to change by written notice to counsel and shall apply to all services rendered after such notice is given.

Travel Expenses: If the mediation session occurs outside the Los Angeles area, all travel expenses (airfare, meals, lodging, ground transportation, etc.) are divided equally among the parties. Travel time charges are billed at $250.00 per hour.

Follow-up Calls and Communication: For cases in which progress is made, but the dispute is not resolved at the session, there is no charge for the first one-half hour of post-session follow-up calls. If, after the first one-half hour, the parties request additional assistance, each hour is billed at a rate of $500.00 per hour and divided equally among the parties.

CANCELLATION AND RESCHEDULING POLICY. Notice of cancellation or rescheduling must be submitted to our office in writing at least five business days prior to the scheduled hearing. Fees will be billed to the requesting party unless otherwise agreed upon. Please note that all fees are due at least two weeks prior to the reserved mediation date. We are happy to assist counsel with rescheduling a hearing. If appropriate notice is given, there is no continuance fee for the first rescheduling. For the second rescheduling and thereafter, if appropriate notice is provided, a $100 continuance fee will be billed per change.