civil mediation

Since 1985, TMG professionals have mediated thousands of disputes across a broad spectrum of issues. TMG has particular expertise in mediating emotionally charged, complex and multi-party disputes.

what is mediation?

Mediation is an informal, confidential process wherein a neutral party acts to encourage and facilitate the resolution of a dispute without deciding what the outcome should be. A mediator helps the parties come to their own mutually acceptable agreement. To view a sample Agreement to Mediate, click here.

Why Mediate?

  • Economy: Compared to the costs of litigation or administrative procedures, mediation is inexpensive, and mediated settlements are paid more quickly and frequently.
  • Self Determination: In mediation, the parties control the outcome and are not bound to a settlement imposed by an outsider.
  • Efficiency: Delays common in formal proceedings can be minimized, allowing parties to move beyond conflict more quickly.
  • Convenience: Parties can select a mutually acceptable neutral based on areas of expertise, location and availability.
  • Future relationships: Valuable professional or personal relationships between parties can be preserved.

What types of cases are mediated at TMG?

TMG mediates a variety of disputes, including but not limited to:

  • Commercial
  • Real Estate
  • Insurance Disputes
  • Torts
  • Environmental
  • Family
  • Organizational
  • Health Care
  • Employment
  • Public Policy

Download TMG's ADR Brochure

TMG's panel of mediators

  • Brad Honoroff
    MEDIATOR,
    Commercial, Employment, Health Care, Environmental, Personal Injury Disputes
  • David Matz
    MEDIATOR, ARBITRATOR
    Organizational, Family Business, Health Care Disputes
  • Janet Grogan
    MEDIATOR
    Organizational, Family Business, Health Care Disputes
  • Hon. George Jacobs, ret
    MEDIATOR, ARBITRATOR, MASTER, CASE EVALUATOR
    Malpractice, Family Law, Municipal Law, Commercial Disputes
  • Joel Reck
    MEDIATOR, ARBITRATOR
    Real Estate, Commercial Disputes

mediation Fees
Effective July 1, 2008

Hourly rate:
An hourly rate of $200 per party applies to all two-party mediations. This rate applies to time spent by the mediator at the mediation session, preparation work done by the mediator in advance of the session, and follow up work done by the mediator after or between sessions, including by telephone, e-mail or written correspondence.

Multi-party discounted rates:
For three parties, all time spent by the mediator is billed at an hourly rate of $175 per party.
For four parties, all time spent by the mediator is billed at an hourly rate of $150 per party.
For five or more parties, a reduced rate will be negotiated, on request.
Note: It is sometimes difficult to determine the number of parties in advance of the mediation session. On occasion, therefore, it may be necessary to adjust the billing rate from the rate initially quoted during intake. On these occasions, the mediator shall determine the appropriate number of billable parties.

Billing for travel time:
Travel time is billed only when non-local travel is required by the mediator and will be discussed in advance. Travel time is billed at half the regular hourly rate, as described above.

Scheduling and Prepayments:
Parties may book mediations with TMG principals in either half-day (9:30-12:30 or 2:00-5:00) or full-day (9:30-5:00) blocks. Parties may reserve more flexible starting and ending times with other TMG neutrals.

For a 3-hour session, TMG requests prepayment of the fee for the scheduled session plus preparation time in the amount of $750 per party for a two-party mediation, $650 per party for a three-party mediation and $600 for a mediation of four or more parties.
For a 7.5-hour session, the fee is $1,650 per party for a two-party mediation, $1,450 per party for a three-party mediation, and $1,250 for a four-party mediation.

Cancellation/Postponement Fees:

For cancellations/postponements made within 14 calendar days of the scheduled session, we will assess a fee of 50% of the session fee owed by that party.  For cancellations/postponements made within 3 business days of the scheduled mediation we will assess a fee of 100% of the session fee owed by that party. These fees will be assessed to the canceling party; if responsibility for the cancellation is unclear, the fee will be split between parties. Cancellation/postponement fees will be assessed only if we are unable to refill the mediator’s time slot with another case.

Charge for Lack of Authority:

Parties shall have present at all mediation sessions the principal person with authority to agree to settlement terms. Any exception to the requirement that principals with authority be present must be agreed to by all parties and TMG in advance of the mediation. A party failing to meet these obligations will be fully liable for the appropriate cancellation fees.

Payment Policy:

Each party’s fee is due 5 business days before the first session.  Checks should be made payable to The Mediation Group (Federal ID #04-2910698). Unless we are otherwise instructed in advance, we will direct billing correspondence to counsel. Counsel and parties are jointly responsible for payment of all fees.

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