Mediation Fee Schedule (Adobe� Acrobat Required, get
it here)
UNITED STATES ARBITRATION & MEDIATION (“USA&M”), offers mediation services as follows:
The initiating party should provide USA&M with pertinent information about the case. Case submission forms are available for this purpose, and can be obtained by calling or . Our facsimile number is . In addition, case transmittal can be made through our online Mediation Case Submission Form.
USA&M will send information to the designated parties and follow up by telephone, e-mail, and/or fax. Mediations will be conducted in accordance with the published rules in effect at the time of case submission.
Fees & Expenses
For each designated case that agrees to mediate, USA&M charges an administrative fee of $225 per party, regardless of location.Parties are defined as those needing separate legal counsel and/or a separate insurance company representative. There is no charge for cases when a necessary party declines to participate, except as described below.
Mediator time is charged at the rate $275-$500 per hour. They are entitled to compensation for all time spent on the case, including preparation time, telephone time, attendance at the mediation session and follow up. Travel time is billed at the mediator’s standard rate. A portion of the hourly rate is retained by USA&M as part of its charges.
USA&M is entitled to reimbursement for any administrative expenses (such as overnight mail charges).
Billing
All parties are asked to make a pre-payment toward mediation costs and fees. Any unused portion will be remitted upon conclusion of the mediation and/or the parties will be billed for the balance due. If the mediation will continue more than 30 days beyond the initial session, interim billings will be made. Responsibility for fees is worked out on a case-by-case basis; fees are usually divided equally between the parties, although payment of all fees by one side is not unusual. All fees are due upon receipt of bill.Lunch
Should you so desire, lunch can be provided to the parties at an approximate charge of $9 per person.Cancellation
*Please note the guidelines and fee schedule for our Flat Fee Mediation Program.
NOTE: Nothing contained herein is intended to give legal advice. Individuals should always consult with an attorney before entering into a contract.