I bill for my time in ten minute increments. For my professional mediation services (including reading, researching, abstracting, writing and facilitating, my hourly rate is $270 for two party matters and an additional $30 per hour for each additional true party in interest. For performing an arbitration, my hourly rate is $300 for two party matters and an additional $30 per hour for each additional true party in interest.

 

I charge $90 per hour for my travel and administrative time, and I pass on out-of-pocket expenses (common carrier travel, overnight accommodations, meals taken in conjunction with overnight stays, office expenses beyond routine mailing, copying, etc.) at actual cost.

 

Assuming availability, I can provide a neutral and private venue in Sterling, IL. For that amenity, I invoice at $15/room/day plus “set-up” time.

 

I also charge a file "set-up fee" of one-half hour at the case's applicable rate.

 

Cancellation Policy:

• For a cancellation after my “Letter of Engagement,” but more than 30 days from the scheduled joint session, the fee is the file opening fee, any work I have done on the matter and any out-of-pocket costs already spent and not recoverable.

• For a cancellation occurring less than 30 days before the scheduled joint session, the amounts for a cancellation more than 30 days out plus a fee of 3 hours at the applicable hourly rate.