Arbitration and Mediation for Florida

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Fees and Terms

Quality arbitration and mediation principles require transparency and fairness.  Likewise, we believe mediation fees and terms should be clear and understandable.  While fees can be dependant on the type of case and parties involved, we attempt to adhere to the following mediation fee schedule and terms.

  • Hourly rates differ for different types of cases and issues.
  • The rates are always those ordered by the Court, if applicable.
  • Fees for most cases are $200.00 per hour, with each side paying 1/2, or an appropriate proportion for arbitration or mediation involving more than 2 sides.
  • Finalizing Self-Help Divorces can be done for $175.00 per hour.
  • Fee for more complex matters such as Construction Litigation are usually $250.00 per hour.
  • Governmental or Bulk Agreements may differ.
  • There is a (2) hour minimum fee which must be received at least twenty-four (24) hours before the scheduled start time for the arbitration or mediation.
  • There is NO charge for all reasonable time required to schedule and prepare for mediation, including the review of materials submitted by the parties.  There is no charge for such preparation and review time, because we want to encourage all parties to provide background materials.
  • There will be charges for reasonable preparation time for arbitration.
  • There is NO travel time charge.
  • You will receive a bill for services beyond the initial minimum charge at the end of the mediation.  These additional charges may be paid by cash or check.

Divorces

  • Property settlement agreements are only $500 for a two (2) hour mediation which can be used with the Florida Supreme Court forms to save all attorney fees.

Cancellation Charge

  • In the event that an arbitration or mediation is cancelled less than twenty-four (24) before the scheduled date, the party requesting the cancellation is charged a cancellation fee.
  • If all parties request the cancellation, each party will be billed for a pro rata portion of the cancellation fee.
  • There is NO charge for any re-scheduling agreed to by all parties at least twenty-four (24) working-day hours before the scheduled mediation.