Mediation Fee Schedule
We do our best to work within a flat rate structure that includes everything you need for your mediation. We will, sometimes, do work beyond the call of duty and are frequently asked to work on quite complex and often multi-party disputes. So, sometimes, there are extraneous circumstances. But we do our best to make things simple for you.
Full-Day Mediation – flat fee of $1,000 per party
Don works hard to bring your matter to conclusion. That includes extensive preparation and pre-mediation phone calls with all lawyers in most every case. If your case does not settle on the day of mediation, he tirelessly tries to get it done after that session with dogged follow-up. The full-day rate covers the cost of a full-day mediation session, time spent reading pre-mediation submissions, a post-mediation telephone conferences, scheduling and administration of the mediation session, and lunch during the session.
Half-Day Mediation – flat fee of $600 per party
Don doesn’t recommend half-day mediations, but will do them in some cases. Due to extensive preparation and follow-up, two half-day mediations require more work than a single full-day mediation. A half-day mediation usually lasts up to four hours. This fee covers the cost of a half-day mediation session, time spent reading pre-mediation submissions, a post-mediation telephone conferences, scheduling and administration of the mediation session, and lunch during the session.
Pre-Suit Mediation – flat fee of $500 per party
Many pre-litigation disputes can be resolved in a three-hour mediation conference. For those matters in which a resolution is not reached in three hours, but progress is made, you would have the option of scheduling a second three-hour session at the same rate.
“Rocket Docket” Mediation – flat fee of $350 per party
The Rocket Docket Program is designed to provide an alternative means of resolving those disputes with lower amounts in controversy, which were once referred to settlement week for mediation. For those cases that meet the Rocket Docket Profile, we offer a three-hour mediation session at a reduced rate of $350 per party. The submission will be simplified, and the mediation position submissions may be made via e-mail or fax. Parties with multiple cases may schedule up to three different cases on the same day in order to maximize the benefits of the Rocket Docket Program.
Deal Mediation
The same skills that resolve conflicts help parties reach efficient and durable deals on the front end. There is also a lot of benefit in having a third-party help work through differing terms so that the people working together on the venture post-deal are not associated with reconciling the competing terms. Don does consulting work with deal negotiators at Full-Day or hourly rates.
Travel Expenses
If the mediation session occurs outside San Antonio, all travel expenses (air fare, meals, lodging, ground transportation, etc.) are divided equally among the parties. There is no charge for travel time. Parties receive an expense invoice shortly after the mediation session.
Follow-Up Calls and Correspondence
For cases in which progress is made but the dispute is not resolved at the session, there is no charge for the first few hours of post-session follow-up calls and written correspondence. In extraordinary cases, post-mediation follow-up is billed at a rate of $275 per hour and divided equally by the parties.
Holding Dates
A party may hold a mediation date. Such holds will be honored for forty-eight (48) hours. Should the date not be confirmed within 48 hours, the requested date may be given to other parties requesting it.
Payment
Payment is due before or on the day of the mediation session. Checks should be made payable to Donald R. Philbin, Jr., P.C. The tax identification number is 74-2800147 and a W-9 is attached.
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