
Luella E. Nelson
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Portland, OR 97218
USA
503-281-8343
Fax: 503-281-8493
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Description of Practice
Full-time arbitrator and mediator. Primary focus is in labor and employment matters; however, I have also assisted parties in resolving disputes involving commercial and real estate disputes.
Professional Background
Full-time arbitrator and mediator since 1986. Public (neutral) member of the Oregon Employment Relations Board, 2003-2004. Former Counsel, Senior Counsel, and Field Attorney for the National Labor Relations Board.
Degrees
J.D. 1976, Harvard Law School
B.S., Economics and Political Science, Macalester College
Fees
Labor Arbitration: $2,800 per day for hearing, analysis of evidence and preparation of Opinion and Award. All other time spent on pre- and post-hearing matters billed at an hourly rate of $500. If the parties elect to pursue either a mediation, med-arb, or arb-med process on the day of hearing, fees are $500 per hour for any portion of the day spent in mediation; full per diem fee applies to the remainder of the day.
Mediation, Employment or Interest Arbitration, Neutral Evaluation: $500 per hour.
Travel Expenses: Billed at actual cost for transportation, food, lodging, and incidental expenses.
Travel Time: Per diem charge for arbitration, only if extensive travel time (more than 4 hours) is required from nearest office. For all other services, $300 per hour from nearest office if one-way travel time exceeds two hours.
Cancellation fees: Per diem for each day reserved if matter is removed from calendar 28 or fewer days before the first day reserved.
Areas of Practice
- Employment
- Labor - Management
- Workplace
Professional Services
- Mediator
- Arbitrator