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MEDIATION FEES

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Hourly Rates (effective 1/1/26)

All cases except Family Law

2 Party Case: $250 per party, per hour

3 Party Case: $200 per party, per hour

4+ Party Case: $150 per party, per hour

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Family Law Cases

$200 per party, per hour

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Minimum Fees

Half-day mediations will be billed a two hour minimum fee.

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Full-day mediations will be billed a four hour minimum fee.

 

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Preparation Time

One hour of preparation time is included at no charge. Preparation time over one hour will be charged $400 per hour and equally divided between the parties.

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Travel Charges

No travel fee within Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties. Travel time to other locations will be billed at $200 per hour and equally divided between the parties. Reimbursement for expenses (airfare, hotel, cab) will be billed at cost.

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PRE-MEDIATION CALLS

Tibbals Mediation schedules a pre-mediation call with counsel of record or the parties (if pro se) to gain an understanding of the issues in dispute, discuss possible challenges to settlement and any other information that may assist in achieving agreement. This confidential caucus is an important step towards successful mediation and is included at no additional charge.

MEDIATION POLICIES

1

 Cancellation Policy

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Cancellations must be made five business days before the mediation to avoid being charged the Minimum Fees.

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Computation of Time

Mediation and Arbitration Fees over the Minimum Fee will be charged in thirty minute increments.

3

Payment

For all cases except family law, parties will be sent an invoice following the mediation. All invoices are due within fifteen days.

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In family law cases, payment is required at the conclusion of the mediation session.

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MEDIATION AREAS

  • Admiralty/Maritime

  • Antitrust

  • Automotive

  • Catastrophic Injury

  • Commercial/Business

  • Community Associations

  • Contract Disputes

  • Divorce/Custody Disputes

  • Employment 

  • Equitable Distribution

  • Family Business

  • First Party Property Insurance

  • Franchise

  • Fraud/Misrepresentation

  • Guardianship

  • Homeowner/Neighbor Disputes

  • Insurance Coverage

  • Intellectual Property

  • Landlord/Tenant

  • Nursing Home/Assisted Living Facilities

  • Patent Cases

  • Personal Injury

  • Premises Liability

  • Probate

  • Professional Malpractice

  • Real Estate

  • Sexual Assault/Harassment

  • Trademark Disputes

  • Wrongful Death

The Path Forward

Helping individuals, families, and businesses find closure and a clear path forward.

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