Judge Leon M. Firtel (Ret.)
Mediator
Real-Time Availability Calendar
Mediation Rates:
– 2 Party Case: $400 per hour
– 3 Party Case: $450 per hour
– 4 Party Case: $480 per hour
Minimum Fees:
– Half Day – 2 hours, or the amount of time reserved if more than 2 hours
– Full Day – 6 hours, or the amount of time reserved if more than 6 hours
The mediation fee is calculated based on your Mediator’s hourly billing rate as detailed above including any pre-mediation preparation time and post-mediation follow-up time spent on the matter. Note: we do not charge any administrative, scheduling, or rescheduling fees. In exchange we ask that you please respect our time and the cancellation policy below.
MEDIATION CANCELLATION POLICY
If the mediation is canceled or rescheduled less than 72 hours (Monday – Friday) prior to the scheduled session, each party will be billed for their portion of the minimum fee. Note: it is your responsibility to notify us of a schedule change or cancellation; you should not rely on another party to do so. Please keep in mind our cancellation policy is meant to fairly compensate your Mediator for reserving the time scheduled for this mediation, which typically cannot be filled in less than 72 hours.
Leon has been actively involved in legal and judiciary services for more than five decades. Prior to becoming a Circuit Court Judge in 1997, Leon had practiced law for 24 years. Although the biggest part of his tenure on the Bench was in the Family Division, he also served in the Civil and Criminal Divisions. Practicing as both a private lawyer as well as an Assistant City Attorney for the City of Miami (14 years), Leon gained excellent experience in a wide range of case matters, which has proven immensely valuable throughout his later career. Mediating remains an integral part of Leon’s career, with comprehensive knowledge and experience as powerful tools to bring parties to agreeable solutions.
CERTIFICATIONS
Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil and Family Mediator
EDUCATION