Mediation Fees & Costs
Choosing a mediator is foremost rooted in trust and confidence that Jason will guide the process appropriately and mediation will be productive. Likewise, mediation fees should be transparent and reasonable. Mediation fees are an investment in the case, with the hope that resolution will avoid the greater costs and risks that come with litigation. Typical mediation fees are outlined below - please contact Jason for more information or to request additional rates.
Standard Mediation Fees
- Two-party cases: $225 per hour per party
- Three-party cases: $185 per hour per party
- Additional parties: Rates available on request
*For mediation fee purposes, parties represented by the same counsel are considered a single party.
Reasonable preparation time and requested document review will also be billed at the applicable hourly rate. Every effort will be made to keep this time to a minimum.
Mediation Setting & Locations
Mediations can be conducted virtually (videoconference) or in-person in the St. Louis, Kansas City, or Chicago areas.
- In-person mediations at Jason's office in St. Louis, counsel's offices, or other agreed-upon locations (Lexitas, BAMSL, etc.)
- Virtual mediations via secure video platform (MS Teams or Zoom)
- In-person mediation in other locations upon request
Jason is available for mediation nationwide - additional fees for travel time or expense, if any, will be specified in advance.
Payment & Invoicing
Invoices are generally directed to counsel, with payment due within 30 days of invoice.
- Mediation fees are billed separately to each party, unless otherwise agreed.
- Invoices can be issued to law firms or jointly to multiple firms/parties upon request.
- Payment by check or electronic transfer (ACH) is accepted. Additional fee for credit card payments.
Additional Information
- Half-day and full-day flat rates available upon request
- Mediation sessions will be billed with a two-hour minimum
- No cancellation fee if cancelled more than 72 hours in advance
- Cost to reserve third-party facility or other services will be billed at actual cost