Custom (Hourly) Mediation

Mediation Services with Brenda are billed at the rate of $350 hourly with fees are split evenly between sides (1/2 to each side, unless parties agree otherwise). Minimum Engagements:

• Half-day Reserved Videoconference Mediation: two-hour minimum ($700 minimum, $350 minimum per side); $350/hour thereafter charged in increments of 1/10th of an hour, split evenly per side)
• Full-day Reserved Videoconference Mediation: four-hour minimum ($1400 minimum, $700 minimum per side); $350/hour thereafter charged in increments of 1/10th of an hour, split evenly per side)

Team Mediation Services with Brenda and Chris are billed at the rate of $600 hourly with fees split evenly between sides (1/2 to each side, unless parties agree otherwise). Minimum Engagements:

• Half-day Reserved Videoconference Mediation: two-hour minimum ($1200 minimum, $600 minimum per side); $600/hour thereafter charged in increments of 1/10th of an hour, split evenly per side)
• Full-day Reserved Videoconference Mediation: four-hour minimum ($2400 minimum, $1200 minimum per side); $600/hour thereafter charged in increments of 1/10th of an hour, split evenly per side)

Late Cancellation/Postponement

Notice of cancellation/postponement must be received at least 7 calendar days prior to the scheduled commencement of the mediation conference.  Otherwise, the parties will incur a late cancellation / postponement fee, equal to the applicable minimum engagement; if the parties do not otherwise agree as to how to apportion the cancellation/postponement fee or if, for example, one party wishes to cancel but others are prepared to move forward with the mediation, the mediator reserves the right to apportion some or all of the late cancellation / postponement fee against the party(ies) who request the late cancellation / postponement.

Payment Terms

• Full payment is due at conclusion of mediation session, unless prior arrangements have been made.  We accept most major credit and debit cards.  Alternative arrangements (such as check, ACH or EFT) only with prior approval.  
• All parties shall provide payment information prior to commencement of mediation.