Frequently Asked Questions

Mediator Fees are $400 per hour, divided evenly between the parties. Time is calculated from the time the mediation begins. For Mediations, there is a $100 flat fee for time spent in preparation for the mediation to review pre-mediation materials and any discussion of the case with the attorneys or their staff. Fees, terms and conditions, and other important information can be found in the two engagement letters provided to counsel upon scheduling.

Cancellations made within 5 business days of a mediation shall incur a 2-hour fee, divided equally between the parties ($400 to each side).

Mediations are conducted virtually via Zoom, from my home office. Though entirely confidential, you may see my dogs on a couch behind my desk, but their integrity is beyond reproach. I am available for in-person mediations on a case-by-case basis, which can be conducted at a site previously agreed upon by the parties.

Mediations can be booked on this website with the Schedule Now button at the top of this website. My calendar is live and updated regularly. If a mediation date and time shows availability, I am available. I have set my calendar up to begin mediations at popular times requested by attorneys, 9:30 or 2pm. If you need to start a morning or afternoon mediation earlier or later than those times, you can book the date and text me directly (813) 451-5203 with your desired start time and I will adjust the Zoom invite and engagement letter accordingly.

As with any legal matter, I will do a conflicts check before agreeing to mediate or arbitrate any dispute. Though there’s no rule requiring disclosure, I always disclose that my wife is a plaintiff’s attorney at Morgan and Morgan. While this in no way impacts my ability to be an unbiased and neutral facilitator, I appreciate that people may have strong opinions and so I disclose this in the event one of the litigants is represented by that specific law firm, to avoid the appearance of impropriety.

Whether a mediation settles or results in an impasse, I file the Mediator’s Results Report pursuant to the rules. The parties will draft and execute their own settlement release documents with the terms agreed upon during mediation.