Fees

Effective 1/1/2024

Mediation via Zoom Video Conference:

One half day minimum is $5,000, which includes all preparation, pre-mediation conference calls (if requested), and a four-hour, same day mediation session. Full day minimum is $10,000, which includes all preparation, pre-mediation conference calls (if requested) and an eight-hour same day mediation session. Mediations which exceed the stated maximum hours are billed at $750 per hour. Note: the mediator is unlikely to be available for additional hours for half day mediations.

Follow Up:

Reasonable follow-up (where needed) is always included at no additional cost.

Deposit:

A total minimum deposit of $5,000 (half day) and $10,000 (full day) is required 14 days in advance of mediation. Fees incurred in excess of the deposit shall be billed following the mediation.

Administration fee:

None.

Fee split between parties:

All mediation fees (and deposits) are shared equally between the parties unless otherwise confirmed in writing.

Cancellation/Rescheduling:

No charge if the mediation is cancelled with 21 days advanced notice or rescheduled to another date. If the mediation is cancelled within 21 days prior to the scheduled date(and not rescheduled) there is a $5,000 cancellation fee for half day and $10,000 cancellation fee for full day to be paid by party or parties responsible for the cancellation.

All mediations are conducted via virtual platform:

All mediations are conducted via Zoom, or similar virtual platform, unless otherwise discussed in advance with the mediator. In person mediations will be considered in San Luis Obispo County; associated costs (confererence rooms, etc.) are the responsibility of the parties.