Fees Applicable to Matters Booked After April 30, 2026

New Schedule of Costs and Fees

Hourly RateAdministration CostCancellation Fee
Mediation$450/hour charged pro rata (4 hour minimum)$125 per party$500. Postponement/Cancellation Fee will be waived if the date is booked with another matter.
Private Arbitration$450/hour$500/matter, due at time of engagement.If hearing is cancelled or postponed within 14 calendar days of the scheduled hearing, a postponement/cancellation fee of 1/2 of the estimated hearing fee or $2,025 per day will be charged, if cancelled within 30 calendar days of the scheduled hearing, a postponement/cancellation fee of 1/3 of estimated fee or $1,350 per day will be charged. Postponement/Cancellation Fee will be waived if the dates are booked with other matters.
American Arbitration Association – Arbitration & MediationSee AAA ProfileAAA Administration Fee ScheduleSee AAA Profile
Travel Outside the Triangle (Arbitration and Mediation)$250/hourExpenses, including mileage at current IRS rate.

Fees Applicable to Matters Booked Before May 1, 2026

2026 Mediation Fees

Number of PartiesHourly RateAdministration Fee
Two Parties$200/party/hour$125/party
Three Parties$150/party/hour$125/party
Four Parties$125/party/hour$125/party
Five Parties$110/party/hour$125/party
Six+ Parties$100/party/hour (maximum $600 per hour)$125/party
Travel outside Triangle$250 total/hourPlus mileage/expenses
Cancellation Fee$500 totalIf cancelled <15 days before conference. May be waived depending on circumstances.
Minimum Charge4 hours minimumMay be waived depending on circumstances.

2025 Arbitration Rates

Arbitration AdministrationHourly RateAdministration CostCancellation Fee
American Arbitration AssociationSee AAA ProfileAAA Administration Fee ScheduleSee AAA Profile
Private Arbitration$450/hour$500/matter, due at time of engagement.If hearing is cancelled or postponed within 14 calendar days of the
scheduled hearing, a postponement/cancellation fee of 1/2 of the
estimated hearing fee or $2,025 per day will be charged, if cancelled
within 30 calendar days of the scheduled hearing, a
postponement/cancellation fee of 1/3 of estimated fee or $1,350 per
day will be charged.
Postponement/Cancellation Fee will be waived to the extent the
dates are booked with other matters.
Travel Outside the Triangle$250/hourExpenses, including mileage at current IRS rate.N/A