Richard A. Nielsen
Mediator
Real-Time Availability Calendar
Mediation & Arbitration Rates:
– 2 Party Case: $250 per party per hour
– 3 Party Case: $200 per party per hour
– 4 Party Case: $175 per party per hour
Minimum Fees:
– Half Day – 3 hours, or the amount of time reserved if more than 3 hours
– Full Day – 6 hours, or the amount of time reserved if more than 6 hours
The mediation/arbitration fee is calculated based on your Mediator’s hourly billing rate as detailed above including any pre-conference preparation time and post-conference 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/ARBITRATION CANCELLATION POLICY
If you need to cancel or reschedule, our office must be notified via email prior to the date and time indicated in your confirmation email for that particular mediation or arbitration in order to avoid the minimum fee.
Please note that for us to remain neutral, it is our policy to bill all parties equally for their portion of our minimum fees regardless of which party cancels a session or why it was canceled, even if it is being rescheduled, has settled, or one side is still willing to move forward.
Rick brings to your case a wealth of substantive knowledge and practical experience to get the parties to a mutual and acceptable understanding. Before serving as a judge, Rick had more than 25 years of experience practicing law in business litigation, construction defects, personal injury, and creditors rights. During his 20 years spent on the bench, Rick gained experience and sharpened his skills, particularly during his assignments to the Complex Business Litigation and General Civil Divisions. Rick’s expertise and guidance will assist you in reaching your desired result.
CERTIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
University of Florida, College of Law, Juris Doctor
University of New Mexico – B.A. Cum Laude