MEDIATION FEE SCHEDULE
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Reserved Time
Hourly (2-hour minimum) Half Day (4 hours) Full Day (8 hours) |
Online Rates
(for two-party cases) $ 600.00 ($ 300.00 per party) $2,400.00 ($1,200.00 per party) $4,800.00 ($2,400.00 per party) |
In-Person Rates*
(available only in limited cases) $ 700.00 ($ 350.00 per party) $2,800.00 ($1,400.00 per party) $5,600.00 ($2,800.00 per party) |
* All mediations are conducted via online technologies. My in-person availability is limited to cases that will be conducted in joint session or in which technology creates a barrier to access.
1. FEES
The following fees are applicable to two-party mediations. Mediations generally occur Monday - Friday, excluding federal holidays, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. An additional fee of $200 per hour will be applied for weekend, holiday and evening mediations, as well as per party for mediations involving more than two parties. Philip Mediation does not charge any "case handling" or intake fees.
a. Hourly – Philip Mediation charges $600.00 per hour, subject to a two-hour minimum. Matters scheduled on an hourly basis may be scheduled to begin at any time at or after 9 a.m. The amount charged includes up to one hour of travel time. Individual telephonic pre-mediation conferences of 20-30 minutes per party are recommended, and will be billed at the standard hourly rate.
b. Half Day – Philip Mediation charges $2,400.00 per half day (4 hours). Matters scheduled for a half-day mediation are generally scheduled to begin at either 9:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m., but start times are flexible. The amount charged includes a pre-mediation conference with each party, any travel time within the greater Seattle area, one hour of reading/review time, and four hours of mediation time. Philip Mediation may be available to continue mediation sessions into the afternoon or evening on half-day cases, depending on location and subject to an hourly rate of $600.00 per hour (rounded up in 15-minute increments) beyond the allotted time.
c. Full Day – Philip Mediation charges $4,800.00 per full day (8 hours). Matters scheduled for a full-day mediation are generally scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. The amount charged includes a pre-mediation conference with each party, any travel time within the greater Seattle area, two hours of reading/review time, and eight hours of mediation time. Philip Mediation may be available to continue mediation sessions into the evening on full-day cases, depending on location and subject to an hourly rate of $600.00 per hour (rounded up in 15-minute increments) beyond the allotted time.
2. ADDITIONAL TIME – Philip Mediation reserves the right to charge for any additional time required for preparation and/or follow-up at a rate of $600.00 per hour (rounded up in 15-minute increments). After the mediation has concluded, Philip Mediation will issue a supplemental invoice, which is due and payable upon receipt.
3. TRAVEL TIME – Philip Mediation charges $200.00 per hour (rounded up in 15-minute increments) for travel time not otherwise included in paragraphs 1(a)-(c) above. After the mediation has concluded, Philip Mediation will issue a supplemental invoice, which is due and payable upon receipt.
4. FACILITY COSTS – If the mediation is scheduled to occur in person, conference room facilities must be arranged by the parties. Mediations typically are held at one of counsel's offices. Should a third party facility become necessary, Philip Mediation can assist in locating a suitable facility; however, the facility fee will be the responsibility of the parties.
5. ALLOCATION OF FEES – All fees will be billed to and are due from the mediation participants in equal shares unless the parties agree to a different allocation and notify Philip Mediation of the agreed-upon allocation at the time the mediation is scheduled.
6. DEPOSIT – The total amount due for reserved time must be received by Philip Mediation no later than ten (10) business days prior to the mediation in order to guarantee the mediation date and time. The remaining balance, including additional preparation, conference and/or follow-up time, if any, will be billed to the parties after the conclusion of the mediation, and is due and payable upon receipt.
7. CANCELLATION/POSTPONEMENT – Any mediation cancelled within five (5) business days of the scheduled date may be subject to forfeiture of 50% of the deposit amount, unless the mediation is rescheduled or Ms. Philip's time can be rescheduled for another matter.
8. PAYMENT RESPONSIBILITY – The parties and their attorneys, if applicable, are jointly and severally responsible for payment of fees and costs.
The following fees are applicable to two-party mediations. Mediations generally occur Monday - Friday, excluding federal holidays, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. An additional fee of $200 per hour will be applied for weekend, holiday and evening mediations, as well as per party for mediations involving more than two parties. Philip Mediation does not charge any "case handling" or intake fees.
a. Hourly – Philip Mediation charges $600.00 per hour, subject to a two-hour minimum. Matters scheduled on an hourly basis may be scheduled to begin at any time at or after 9 a.m. The amount charged includes up to one hour of travel time. Individual telephonic pre-mediation conferences of 20-30 minutes per party are recommended, and will be billed at the standard hourly rate.
b. Half Day – Philip Mediation charges $2,400.00 per half day (4 hours). Matters scheduled for a half-day mediation are generally scheduled to begin at either 9:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m., but start times are flexible. The amount charged includes a pre-mediation conference with each party, any travel time within the greater Seattle area, one hour of reading/review time, and four hours of mediation time. Philip Mediation may be available to continue mediation sessions into the afternoon or evening on half-day cases, depending on location and subject to an hourly rate of $600.00 per hour (rounded up in 15-minute increments) beyond the allotted time.
c. Full Day – Philip Mediation charges $4,800.00 per full day (8 hours). Matters scheduled for a full-day mediation are generally scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. The amount charged includes a pre-mediation conference with each party, any travel time within the greater Seattle area, two hours of reading/review time, and eight hours of mediation time. Philip Mediation may be available to continue mediation sessions into the evening on full-day cases, depending on location and subject to an hourly rate of $600.00 per hour (rounded up in 15-minute increments) beyond the allotted time.
2. ADDITIONAL TIME – Philip Mediation reserves the right to charge for any additional time required for preparation and/or follow-up at a rate of $600.00 per hour (rounded up in 15-minute increments). After the mediation has concluded, Philip Mediation will issue a supplemental invoice, which is due and payable upon receipt.
3. TRAVEL TIME – Philip Mediation charges $200.00 per hour (rounded up in 15-minute increments) for travel time not otherwise included in paragraphs 1(a)-(c) above. After the mediation has concluded, Philip Mediation will issue a supplemental invoice, which is due and payable upon receipt.
4. FACILITY COSTS – If the mediation is scheduled to occur in person, conference room facilities must be arranged by the parties. Mediations typically are held at one of counsel's offices. Should a third party facility become necessary, Philip Mediation can assist in locating a suitable facility; however, the facility fee will be the responsibility of the parties.
5. ALLOCATION OF FEES – All fees will be billed to and are due from the mediation participants in equal shares unless the parties agree to a different allocation and notify Philip Mediation of the agreed-upon allocation at the time the mediation is scheduled.
6. DEPOSIT – The total amount due for reserved time must be received by Philip Mediation no later than ten (10) business days prior to the mediation in order to guarantee the mediation date and time. The remaining balance, including additional preparation, conference and/or follow-up time, if any, will be billed to the parties after the conclusion of the mediation, and is due and payable upon receipt.
7. CANCELLATION/POSTPONEMENT – Any mediation cancelled within five (5) business days of the scheduled date may be subject to forfeiture of 50% of the deposit amount, unless the mediation is rescheduled or Ms. Philip's time can be rescheduled for another matter.
8. PAYMENT RESPONSIBILITY – The parties and their attorneys, if applicable, are jointly and severally responsible for payment of fees and costs.
