FEE SCHEDULE AND OTHER INFORMATION
· VIRTUAL FULL DAY MEDIATION – full day, via Zoom up to 4 parties:
· LOCAL FULL DAY MEDIATION – full day, in Austin or within 50 miles (Austin and Surrounding Areas):
· REGIONAL FULL DAY MEDIATION - full day, 50+ miles outside Austin, no further than 200 miles (NO TRAVEL EXPENSES CHARGED):
· OUT OF TOWN FULL DAY MEDIATION – full day, greater than 200 miles from Austin (TRAVEL TIME AND EXPENSES CHARGED):
· HALF DAY MEDIATION – ½ the full mediation fees stated above - mediation starts at 1:00 p.m. – no lunch will be provided – maximum of 3 parties, and only available in the Austin area.
· “SMALL CLAIMS” MEDIATION
For cases with an amount in dispute of less than $20,000 for all damages sought by the parties (or larger within the discretion of the mediator) and only available for cases that will be mediated in my office. For those cases that meet the “Small Claims” definition, I offer a mediation session for up-to two (2) hours for $500 per party. The submission will be limited to one-page on a form provided by the mediator. Parties with multiple cases may schedule up-to three different cases on the same day in order to maximize the benefits and efficiency of the small claims mediations.
· PRE-SUIT MEDIATION
For matters that are not in litigation, a pre-suit mediation brings the parties together with an opportunity to settle prior to filing suit. The cost is $750 per party and consists of a three-hour (3) pre-suit mediation conference. If a resolution is not reached but progress is made, then you have the option of continuing the mediation for another 2 hours for $500 per party, not to exceed 4 hours for a total cost of $1000 per party.
· MEDIATION HOURS
A full day mediation is an eight (8) hour mediation session, typically starting at 9:00 a.m. and concluding at 5:00 p.m. A half day mediation is a four (4) hour mediation session, typically starting at 1:00 p.m. and concluding at 5:00 p.m. Starting times and finish times can be adjusted by agreement of the Parties. The mediation fee includes time spent reviewing pre-mediation submissions and post-mediation follow-up. Mediator reserves the right to bill $400.00 per hour for any mediations lasting longer than the prescribed time.
· PAYMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS
Invoices for the mediation will typically be sent prior to the mediation and shall be paid and received by the mediator forty-eight (48) hours prior to the mediation. It is requested that last minute cancellations be avoided if at all possible. No cancellation fees will be charged, but it is requested that any cancellations be in writing or confirmed by e-mail from all parties.
· TRAVEL EXPENSES
No travel time or expenses will be charged if mediation is within 200 miles of Austin. If the mediation session occurs more than 200 miles from Austin, all travel time will be billed at $150 per hour and all travel expenses are charged to the file (air fare, mileage or fuel, meals, lodging, parking, ground transportation, etc.) and are divided equally among the parties. Travel time and travel expenses will be estimated in advance and divided equally among the parties and due with the mediation fee.
· FACILITY AND PARKING
There are no facility fees for mediations that occur at Holcomb Law, PLLC's office. The office is located 24 miles north of downtown Austin in Georgetown, Texas. The address is 4407 N Interstate Hwy 35 #201, Georgetown, TX 78626. There is no charge for parking and there are plenty of parking spots for mediations of any size. The office has two conference rooms that can accommodate 8 or more people and additional office spaces for multi-party mediations. For any mediations occurring outside of my office, the parties shall be responsible for all facility costs and for arranging for the facility.
· LUNCHES AND SNACKS
Lunches will be provided for all parties participating in full day mediations at KHCT’s office. Accommodations can be made for certain dietary restrictions, and it is requested that the parties notify my office at least 24 hours prior to the mediation. A variety of snacks and drinks are available for each of the parties. Lunches will be provided for full day mediations held outside of my office, however, the parties will be responsible for all costs snacks and beverages.
· PRE-MEDIATION SUBMISSIONS/CONFERENCE
The daily rate charged to each party includes time to review pre-mediation submissions or time to meet with the parties at my office or a place agreed to by the parties prior to the mediation (in person, telephone or over lunch). If pre-mediation statements are submitted in writing, it is requested that they be limited to 3 pages, unless the circumstances warrant additional information.
· FOLLOW-UP AFTER THE MEDIATION SESSION
I will provide post-mediation follow-up for all parties participating in full day mediations at no additional charge for up to 2 hours total.
· SCHEDULING A MULTIPLE DAY MEDIATION
Should the parties schedule two or more days of mediation, the parties shall be responsible for the entirety of their portion of the mediation fee for all days reserved, regardless of the length of the mediation session. The cancellation or rescheduling fee described above shall apply to the fee for the total number of days reserved.
· HOLDING MEDIATION DATES
A party may request to hold a mediation date in writing and confirmed by my office. Such requested and confirmed reserved dates shall be honored for up to three (3) days from the time of confirmation. If a held mediation date is requested by another party, the party with the hold shall have 24 hours to complete the booking of the mediation.
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