FEE SCHEDULE & POLICIES

The process of mediation seems to work best when all parties have shared in the payment of the mediation fee.  Our policy is to provide mediation services at a reasonable cost.  In fact, the cost to each party is less than each party would spend on costs and attorneys’ fees for a deposition of corresponding amount of time.  You will receive Jay's best efforts toward resolving the dispute.

Time and Duration

A typical full-day mediation begins at 9:30 a.m., includes a working lunch and continues until completed. While most sessions conclude by approximately 5:00 p.m., a session may extend into the evening. Three-hour and four-hour mediations usually begin at 9:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. Weekends are available for mediation if requested by the parties or required by scheduling limitations. If the mediation session occurs on a weekend, a supplemental charge of $200 - $400 will be allocated amongst the parties for support staff overtime and building HVAC costs.

Mediation Fee

The daily fee includes:      

• Scheduling and administering the session;
• Any pre-mediation conferences; 
• Preparing for and conducting the mediation session;
• Conducting the post-session telephone facilitation and correspondence as needed;
• Refreshments for all present; and
• Lunch for all present (full day only).

Description of Services and Expenses

Cancellation or Rescheduling Policy

All parties represented by the same attorney are considered a single “party” for purposes of the mediation fee. All fees are payable prior to the commencement of the mediation.

A cancellation or rescheduling fee is charged only if the mediation is canceled or rescheduled 14 days from the scheduled mediation date. In such event, a $200.00 fee per party will be charged for a two, three or four-hour mediation and a $750.00 fee per party will be charged for a full-day mediation. If a party fails to appear without notice, the party will be charged the entire mediation fee.

TESTIMONIALS

“ Jay calls on his familial lawyer roots, and just plain common sense, to find creative and unique solutions to the nastiest of legal disputes. He is a consummate professional who brings great value (and results) to the mediation process. He has my highest recommendation as a Texas mediator - book with him now and often! ”

Jonathan S.

*Additional reviews of Jay's mediation services can be viewed on his Martindale-Hubbell profile.

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