Mediation Fee Schedule

Time and Duration

A full-day mediation typically begins at 9:00 a.m., includes a working lunch and continues until completed. While most sessions conclude by approximately 5:00 p.m., a session may extend into the evening. Two hour mediations usually begin at 9:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m. or 4:30 p.m. Three and four hour mediations will usually begin at 9:00 or 1:00 p.m. If your preferred start time differs, we will do our best to accommodate you.

Weekends are available for mediation if requested by the parties or required by scheduling limitations. If the mediation session occurs on a weekend, a supplemental charge of $200 – $400 will be allocated amongst the parties for support staff overtime and building HVAC costs.

A few cases require more than one mediation session. If needed, subsequent sessions are usually scheduled by mutual consent at the completion of the mediation day. If the parties initially request that more than one successive mediation day be scheduled, then the full fee for all scheduled sessions is due and earned upon commencement of the first day of mediation.

Mediation Fee Schedule and Policy

Rates effective January 1, 2024

Mike Mccullough Fee Schedule

2 hour: $575 per party
4 hour (half day): $875 per party
Full day (lunch provided by mediator): $2500 per party

Jeff Springer Fee Schedule

2 hour: $400 per party
3 hour: $550 per party
4 hour (half day): $675 per party
Full day (lunch provided by mediator): $1500 per party

Bill Ucherek II Fee Schedule

2 hour: $575 per party
4 hour (half day): $875 per party
Full day (lunch provided by mediator): $2500 per party

Martin Terry Fee Schedule

2 hour: $485 per party
3 hour: $585 per party
4 hour (half day): $685 per party
Full day (lunch provided by mediator): $1785 per party

Jim Hitzelberger Fee Schedule

2 hour: $500 per party
3 hour: $650 per party
4 hour (half day): $775 per party
Full day (lunch provided by mediator): $1950 per party

Brittanie Smith Fee Schedule

2 hour: $350 per party
3 hour: $500 per party
4 hour (half day): $600 per party
Full day (lunch provided by mediator): $1500 per party

Pre-suit Mediations

Pre-suit mediations will be conducted under the same fee arrangements.

The usual mediation fee is stated on a “per party” basis. The number of parties is determined by counting all parties represented by the same counsel as one party. Additionally, if one party is represented by multiple attorneys, that party is still considered as one party. Related parties, even with aligned interests, are considered as separate parties if they have separate counsel.

The mediation fee shall be deemed fully earned at the commencement of the initial mediation session. Payment of the mediation fee is due within 10 days of the confirmation of the mediation, but not later than the commencement of the mediation session. All mediation fee payments shall be in the form of cash, cashiers check, insurance company check, corporate check, or check drawn on the bank account of (or payment guaranteed by) a law firm and payable to McCullough Mediation. For your information the firm tax identification number is 75-2625806.

Out-of-town Sessions

If requested by the participants, we will travel out-of-town to conduct mediation sessions at a mutually convenient location. If the mediation is in a county not contiguous with Dallas County there is an additional charge of $250.00 per party. In the unusual event that travel expenses other than mileage are required, the costs are to be divided equally among the parties. If it is necessary to spend an additional day traveling to or from a mediation location, the mediation session will be billed as a multiple session for the total number of days involved in the travel and conducting the mediation session.

Rescheduling and Cancellation

At the present time, we are not instituting a rescheduling or cancellation fee; however, rescheduling is only permitted with the agreement of all parties and the court. We will continue this policy of no rescheduling or cancellation fee as long as this policy is not abused.

Responsibility of Parties

Each party’s attorneys shall be responsible for the timely payment of all fees specified herein. The mediator reserves the right to refuse to commence the mediation session if all fees have not been tendered in acceptable form.

Description of Services and Expenses

The daily fee includes:

Scheduling and administering the session;
Any pre-mediation attorney conferences;
Preparing for and conducting the mediation session;
Conducting the post-session telephone facilitation and correspondence as needed;
Refreshments for all present; and
Lunch for all present (full day only).