Litigation Alternatives, Inc. is a full-service Alternative Dispute Resolution in Connecticut(CT)
Litigation Alternatives, Inc. Fee Schedule-Effective 9/1/09
HEARING FEES
Personal Injury Cases {Mediations and Arbitrations} - $600.00 per party. This fee covers the Mediator or Arbitrator's fees and costs for the first three (3) hours including time spent in file review. Ground rule negotiations, scheduling, paperwork, arrangements for conference rooms, postponements and post-hearing follow up are included in this charge. Higher fees are charged for certain neutrals. These higher fees and other necessary fees arising from additional out of pocket costs will be disclosed to all parties prior to scheduling whenever possible.
"Simplistic/Small" Personal Injury ARBITRATIONS - $500.00 per party. Because it is NOT our policy to charge parties a fee determined by case value, the simplicity of the arbitration in the amount of time anticipated for review and preparation for the decision will be taken into account when making this determination.
Additional Time {Personal Injury Cases} - For cases involving three (3) parties or less, additional time over three (3) hours will be billed at a minimum of $300.00 per hour and divided equally "or equitably when circumstances dictate" between the parties. Where four (4) or more parties participate, additional hours will be billed at $100.00 per hour per party.
Multi-Party Personal Injury Apportionment Cases - $400.00 per party for the first three (3) hours - In order to make this service cost effective in cases where minimal policies are apportioned between claimants, costs may be adjusted for attorneys representing multiple claimants. Defendants who submit a case, but choose not to participate will not be charged.
Non-Personal Injury Cases - $700.00 to $1,000.00 per party. Initial Fees will be determined by a combination of Hearing Officer Fees and case subject matter and will be disclosed prior to invoicing if possible.
Additional Time {Other Cases} - For cases involving three (3) parties or less, additional time over three (3) hours will be billed at a minimum $325.00 per hour and divided equally (or equitably when circumstances dictate) between the parties. Where four (4) or more parties participate additional hours will be billed at $125.00 per hour per party.
PER DIEM CHARGES - Parties will initially be charged for six (6) hours and subsequently billed on an hourly basis (See above). When a mediation or arbitration is ongoing and where the mediator or arbitrator's unpaid hours have accrued, an interim payment may be required prior to continuation of scheduling.
Because we have and are currently developing services in other areas of the law, fees in these areas will depend more on the hourly rates of the neutrals and the complexities of the cases. WE WILL TRY TO ADHERE TO OUR FEE SCHEDULE AS ARTICULATED IN ORDER TO KEEP COSTS DOWN, HOWEVER HIGHER FEES ARE LIKELY TO PREVAIL.
OTHER FEES
POSTPONEMENT FEE/S - As a general rule there are no postponement fees, however Litigation Alternatives, Inc reserves the right to require prepayment of unpaid hearing fees on a case prior to rescheduling a hearing when one party has called multiple postponements of a scheduled hearing. Additionally, in certain situations such as post-scheduling case withdrawal, a nominal fee may be charged for cost reimbursement.
PRE-HEARING SETTLEMENT OR CANCELLATION FEES - $375.00 per party for half day cases and $500.00 per party for full day cases plus incurred Mediator/Arbitrator charges. This fee is applicable when a case settles or is permanently cancelled prior to the hearing date though only a nominal fee will be charged when cancellation is well in advance of the hearing.
A FULL FEE will be charged for all cancellations within one week of a scheduled hearing.
CONSULTATION FEES REGARDING TRAINING AND DISPUTE RESULATION SYSTEMS - Our consultants or case managers will disclose all fees and expected costs prior to commencement of service.
HARDSHIP AND PRO BONO FEES - Where a hearing fee causes a hardship or representation is pro bono, please contact Robert G. Yolles to discuss any fee adjustment proposal.