Daisley Mediation Rates

FEE SCHEDULES

Daisley Mediation charges for services at the flat fee or hourly rates listed below. Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, each participating side will be billed equally. 

Mr. Daisley’s 2026 Flat Rates For Complex Commercial Litigation and Data Breach Class Actions

Complex commercial litigation and data breach class action matters are billed on an all-inclusive flat fee rate that includes: a) preparation including mandatory pre-mediation Zoom conferences with counsel; b) attendance at the full-day mediation conference (time not limited); c) preparation of results reports to the Court; d) preparation of post-conference memoranda to counsel; and e) up to 6 hours of post-conference follow-up.

Any additional post-conference time is billed at an hourly rate.

Please email chantal@daisleymediation.com for further information on the applicable flat fee rate and to schedule mediation of a data breach class action or other complex commercial litigation matter.

Mr. Daisley’s 2026 Hourly Rates

  • $345 per hour per side ($690 per hour total) for two-sided disputes
  • $260 per hour per side for three-sided disputes
  • $220 per hour per side for four-sided disputes

For half-day Mediations, a minimum fee of 4 hours will be charged (3 hours for the conference and 1 hour for preparation and reporting).

For full-day Mediations, a minimum fee of 8 hours will be charged (6 hours for the conference and 2 hours for preparation and reporting).

For hourly cases, the Mediator is entitled to compensation for all time spent on the dispute, including preparation time, telephone and Zoom conferences, correspondence, attendance at the mediation session, assistance with preparation of settlement agreements or memos, reporting to counsel and filing results reports to courts.  

CANCELLATION POLICY and MINIMUM FEES (Hourly Cases)

Daisley Mediation Mediators accept engagements to the exclusion of scheduling other work during the time period reserved.

Accordingly, the following policies have been adopted and apply to all matters:

  1. A minimum fee of 4-hours will be charged for half-day Mediations, and a minimum fee of 8-hours will be charged for full-day Mediations.
  2. In the event of cancellation or rescheduling, we must receive email or fax notice at least fourteen (14) calendar days before the scheduled conference; otherwise, the following cancellation/scheduling fees will be charged: $690 per side for half-day mediations and $1,380 per side for full-day mediations. We do not waive applicable cancellation/rescheduling fees unless we are able to book another case in the reserved time slot, as these fees partially compensate us for loss of use of the time slot reserved as well as the administrative expenses incurred in connection with scheduling. We do not arbitrate who is responsible for a cancellation outside the 20-day grace period. Only if all parties agree will we invoice the charges for all sides to the party responsible for the cancellation.
  3. All cancellations must be communicated in writing (fax or email is sufficient) with the agreement of all parties expressly noted.Please let us know immediately of any need to cancel or re-schedule the Mediation.

PAYMENT AND ADVANCE DEPOSIT POLICY (Hourly Cases)

Invoices are due upon receipt; payment for Mediation Fees and Expenses must be received by this office within fifteen (15) days of receipt of billing for the Mediation services. We accept payment by check, Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover.

The attorneys representing parties in this matter or their law firms are responsible to insure that the Mediator is paid in a timely fashion, and if not, the attorney (or law firm, if the attorney practices in a firm) will be personally liable for said fees and costs, including any cancellation fees. If the attorney has any doubt about his or her client paying the Mediator, the attorney should obtain a signed credit card authorization from the client in advance of Mediation (a form is available).

Pro se parties (those not represented by attorneys) must pay by check, Visa or MasterCard no later than the conclusion of the Mediation conference.  An advance deposit or credit card authorization is required to secure payment by pro se parties.

We typically email invoices after the conclusion of the Mediation conference. However, in cases where Daisley Mediation, in our sole discretion, believes it to be necessary, an advance deposit or credit card authorization may be required from a party or its counsel. Failure to pay any required advance deposit by the deadline will result in cancellation of the Mediation.