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Fees, Costs, Deposit and Billing Policies
There are no set-up, administrative or case management fees.
Mr. Bloss will schedule no other dispute for private resolution on the day of your mediation session, even though no flat daily fee is charged.
The minimum time for a reserved mediation session is four hours for most matters.
Mr. Bloss currently charges an hourly rate of $350.00 for most matters. Mediator’s time includes joint and private mediation sessions, telephone conferences and negotiations, document review and other preparation, and related pre- and post-session work.
It is not possible to estimate or predict the Mediator’s total bill in advance.
Prior to commencing the private mediation session, the parties must pay all past due amounts and an initial advance deposit. The initial deposit is based on an estimate by the Mediator of the length of the mediation session(s) and preparation only; the nature of the dispute, the nature and number of parties and the complexity and/or number of the disputed issues are among the factors considered. The deposit is due and payable upon selection of the mediation date.
Please inquire concerning any applicable discounts or the availability of other fee reduction or alternative pricing opportunities.
Costs are billed on post-mediation statements and are not projected or otherwise used in determining the required deposits. Costs include but are not limited to travel, parking, and conference/mediation session facilities.
There is no charge for travel time or mileage within the immediate Los Angeles metropolitan area. Inquire concerning billing rates for personal automobile and other travel outside such area. Travel (including accommodations and related expenses), parking, conference/mediation session facilities, etc., are billed at actual cost with no markup.
Cancellation/Rescheduling Policies
Cancellation/Non-Appearance Fees
Full day matter or less
| Notice of 15 days or more |
$175.00 |
| Notice of 7 to 14 days |
$350.00 |
| Notice of less than 7 days |
Full payment* required |
Multi-day matter
| Notice of 15 days or more |
$350.00 |
| Notice of less than 15 days |
Full payment* required |
Rescheduling Fees
Full day matter or less
| Notice of 15 days or more – first rescheduling |
No charge |
Notice of 15 days or more– second and each
subsequent rescheduling |
$175.00 |
| Notice of 7 to 14 days |
$350.00 |
| Notice of less than 7 days |
Full payment* required |
Multi-day matter
| Notice of 15 days or more |
$350.00 |
| Notice of less than 15 days |
Full payment* required |
*The term "full payment" shall mean the entire amount of the initial deposit specified, whether or not payment has been made.
Cancellation and rescheduling fees are to be paid by the party or parties who cancel, do not appear or request rescheduling, unless it is otherwise agreed between or among the parties and such agreement is communicated to the Mediator in writing; all such fees are immediately due and payable.
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