Rates  & Deposits

Hourly Rate:   $400

No administrative fee

Attorneys will be asked to sign my retention agreement which includes the following paragraphs:  

Deposits. In disputes involving two parties/sides, each side must deposit $750 at the time of the reservation. In disputes involving three or more parties/sides, each side must deposit $500. Deposits are refundable when not otherwise owed under this agreement.

Fees and Costs. My fees for services are $400 per hour for time spent consulting with counsel, reviewing materials, preparing for and attending the mediation session. Any travel time over one hour per day is charged at $200 per hour. All out-of-pocket expenses for travel, parking, postage and other expenses incurred in connection with this mediation will be billed at cost; copying is billed at $0.25 per copy. There is a minimum charge of $1500 per case. There is a cancellation charge of $1500 if the matter is canceled less than four weeks (28 days) in advance of any day set for mediation unless it is immediately rescheduled. My fees are the joint and several obligation of the attorneys and parties on each side to the extent of that side’s agreement to pay fees. Fees in this case will be divided among the parties as follows: 50% to _ and 50% to. All charges will be paid to my office in Alameda County within ten (10) days of receipt of an itemized written bill.