FEES & FORMS
FEES
Ms. Paul will handle certain cases, primarily for underserved populations, at a reduced fee or pro bono (see philanthropy). Ms. Paul provides a comprehensive, hands-on approach to mediation and her mediation services are based on a flat fee which includes:
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One pre-mediation telephonic or in-person (in Los Angeles) conference of up to one (1) hour each, conducted separately with each of the sides involved in the dispute;
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Pre-mediation preparation, including review and analysis of briefs and any other case-related materials, exhibits and cited case law submitted by the parties;
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A mediation session including all participants; and
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Follow up through joint and separate conference calls if the case does not settle by the end of the mediation session.
Disputes in which the amount in controversy is $50,000 or less:
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$2,000 for half day (4 hours)
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$4,000 for full day (8 hours)
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$500 per hour for additional time that day
Disputes in which the amount in controversy is more than $50,000:
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$3,000 for half day (4 hours)
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$5,000 for full day (8 hours)
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$500 per hour for additional time that day
*Cost for travel and accommodations outside of Los Angeles to be determined.
*Invoice will be issued and full payment is required upon signing and submission of Agreement to Mediate before the mediation date will be confirmed.
*All major credit cards, personal checks, and PayPal accepted.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation or rescheduling 14 days or more days before mediation date: 100% Refund. Cancellation or rescheduling seven days before mediation date: 50% Refund. Cancellation or rescheduling the day before or day of mediation date: 10% Refund. Only partial time of reserved mediation date used: No Refund. If one party unilaterally cancels the mediation date, that party will be responsible for paying the entire mediation fee and will be charged according to the schedule above.