Mediation is an effective alternative to paying retainer fees for lawyers and hourly rates that usually result in $400+/hour. Retainers usually run each Party between $3,500.00 plus, sometimes these can run $5,000-$10,000 each.
The alternative to the traditional method of lawyers and court is to stay in control of your outcome, to be a part of the process not the result of one.
Do your diligence by attending free consultations until you find the right mediator for you. You shouldn’t have to pay for high franchise fees, or fancy offices, so do your homework.
Cost is a major factor for everyone and even more so these days, so if you’re hearing fees that run you into the 10’s of thousands of dollars,
it’s worth your while to do your homework.
