Fees
The fine print.
Fees
Mediation Fee Schedule
Full Day Mediations in Dallas
John’s mediation fee covers all preparation time, individual pre-mediation Zoom meetings or calls in advance of the mediation, the mediation session itself, the use of our Deep Ellum ADR Center, scheduling and administration of the mediation, a working lunch, and a reasonable amount of follow-up, if necessary.
The fee payable by each side is below. For these purposes, the “amount in controversy” is the aggregate amount of all claims for affirmative relief asserted by claim or counterclaim, unless later settlement demands justify a different amount.
| Amount in Controversy | Fee Per Day Per Side | |
| Up to $1 million | $6,000 | |
| $1,000,000 – $5,000,000 | $7,000 | |
| $5,000,000 – $10,000,000 | $8,000 | |
| More than $10,000,000 | TBD | |
Importantly, we consider a “side” to be a party or group of parties represented by the same law firm or firms. Parties with different law firms are considered different sides. In cases with four or more sides, we are happy to discuss a reduction from our standard per-side rate.
In the event that there are substantial non-monetary issues (such as requests for injunctive or declaratory relief) or other special circumstances, we will set the mediation fee after a discussion with counsel.
Half-Day Mediations and Travel Requests
John is happy to mediate in person at our Deep Ellum ADR Center, by Zoom, or by a combination of the two. John no longer does half-day mediations or mediations away from our offices.
The Fine Print
Full payment of the mediation fee should be received at least 10 business days prior to the mediation date. All fees will be waived if the mediation is cancelled at least 7 days prior to the scheduled date. If one side cancels the mediation within 7 days of the scheduled mediation date, we will charge that side for the mediation fee allocable to one side. If more than one side cancels during this time frame, the cancellation charge will be allocated pro rata among the sides.
If you have any questions about our fee schedule, our mediation calendar, or anything else, please call us at 214.887.3484.
Arbitration Fee Schedule
Arbitration Rates
John’s arbitration rate is $825 per hour for hearing, hearing preparation, and travel time, regardless of the number of parties. Unless otherwise agreed, the fee will be divided equally among the sides. It also includes the use of our Deep Ellum ADR Center, which has multiple breakout rooms. An advance deposit against anticipated fees is required.
The Fine Print
Unless otherwise agreed, any retainer in excess of fees already earned will be returned if a matter is cancelled more than 21 days prior to the hearing date. Hearing days cancelled or postponed with less than 21 days’ notice will result in a cancellation fee equal to 8 hours of hearing time for each cancelled or postponed hearing day.