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As set forth in Chapter 44, Florida Statutes, mediation is confidential, and all parties acknowledge the confidentiality of the mediation conference. All communication between the parties, their counsel, and the mediator prior to or after the conference is a privileged proceeding involving confidential communications.

The mediator is neutral and may not provide legal service, representation, or advice to participants in the mediation conference.

All fees, as noted below, are shared equally by the parties unless otherwise ordered by the Court or agreed by the parties. Invoices will consist of all time spent on the dispute, including, but not limited to, preparation time, telephone conferences, e-mail correspondence, and attendance at the Conference.

• $200.00 per hour per party for two-sided party disputes
• $170.00 per hour per party for three-sided party disputes
• $150.00 per hour per party for four-sided party disputes

There are no administrative, scheduling, or cancellation fees. However, it is requested that notice of any cancellation be given as soon as possible.

All mediation will be conducted via Zoom unless otherwise required by the court or agreed to by the parties in advance. For in-person mediation, the parties will make all arrangements for a location of their choice and be responsible for all expenses for the on-site location.

• Travel Fees – Time for travel, where applicable, will be billed at $200 per hour, will be included in invoices, and will be prorated to each party.
• Travel Expenses – Mileage, airfare, parking, hotel rooms and meals, where applicable, and any other related expenses will be included in the invoice and will be prorated to each party.

Payment of fees and expenses shall be made within 10 days of the conclusion of the Mediation Conference.

The attorneys representing parties in this matter, or their law firms, are responsible for ensuring that the Mediator is paid in a timely fashion, and if not, the attorney (or law firm, if the attorney practices in a firm) will be liable for the fees and costs.

Pro se parties (those not represented by attorneys) will have to contact McNalis Mediation for Payment terms.