Rates effective January 1, 2026

MEDIATION FEE SCHEDULE

Kimberly Munson

1-hour sessions – Debt cases only, Zoom only

$250.00 per party ($300 per party beginning January 1, 2027)

2-hour sessions – 2 party cases only, Zoom only:
$400.00 per party ($500 per party beginning January 1, 2027)

4-hour sessions – 2 to 4 party cases:
$750.00 per party for Zoom ($1,000 per party beginning January 1, 2027)

($1,250 for In Person per party beginning January 1, 2027)

Full-day sessions:
$1,500.00 per party for Zoom ($2,000 per party beginning January 1, 2027)

($2,250 per party for In Person beginning January 1, 2027)

All parties must agree to either Hybrid, In Person or by Zoom.

Overtime Rates: If any session runs over the allotted time, the normal hourly rate of $400.00 per hour for the additional time spent will be divided equally among the parties, billed following the mediation session, and payable immediately.

The usual mediation fee is stated on a “per party” basis. The number of parties is determined by counting all parties represented by the same counsel as one party. Additionally, if one party is represented by multiple attorneys, that party is still considered as one party. Related parties, even with aligned interests, are considered as separate parties if they have separate counsel. The mediation fee shall be deemed fully earned at the commencement of the initial mediation session. Payment of the mediation fee is due within 10 days of the confirmation of the mediation, but not later than the commencement of the mediation session. All mediation fee payments shall be in the form of cash, cashier’s check, insurance company check, corporate check, or check drawn on the bank account of (or payment guaranteed by) a law firm and payable to Gilbert Mediation Group. For your information, the firm tax identification number is 20-3886869.

RESCHEDULING AND CANCELLATION

At the present time, in debt cases, I am instituting a rescheduling or cancellation fee of $100.00 per party if the mediation is cancelled or rescheduled within 20 business days of the date of the mediation.  In all other cases, I reserve the right to charge a rescheduling or cancellation fee of $100.00 per party if the mediation is cancelled or rescheduled within 10 business days of the date of the mediation.

APPORTIONMENT OF FEES

The mediation fee is typically shared equally by all parties. It is acceptable for one party to advance or pay the mediation on behalf of another party (especially in pre-litigation matters). In court-ordered mediation, the full amount of the mediation fee will be taxed as court costs unless the parties agree otherwise.

RESPONSIBILITY OF PARTIES

Each party’s attorneys shall be responsible for the timely payment of all fees specified herein. The mediator reserves the right to refuse to commence the mediation session if all fees have not been tendered in acceptable form.