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Alternative Dispute Resolution Services
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Choose Us for Alternative Dispute Resolution Services
When your legal conflict has reached an impasse, mediation services are required. At Peace Like A River Mediation Services, LLC, we have been providing helpful guidance leading to resolved conflicts and settlements for over 20 years.
Whether it's simple mediation or a neutral case evaluation, our experts get the job done quickly, efficiently, and affordably.
Call us to schedule a mediation with a respected mediator. You can rely on us as we have been solving legal disputes since 1999.
All Mediation Costs Up Front and in the Open
- There is no separate administrative fee charged.
- There is no additional multi-party fee or change in the hourly prices.
- There are no cancellation fees.
Stephen E. Garner Fees
All civil and workers’ compensation cases are billed at the rate of $400.00 per hour. This fee is to be shared equally between the parties (i.e. plaintiff/claimant pays ½ - $200.00 per hour and the defendant/insurer pays ½ - $200.00 per hour) unless the parties agree otherwise in writing. The fees are the same for time spent scheduling, reviewing documents, researching, otherwise preparing for the ADR process, as well as reporting to the court-connected ADR programs.
- There is a minimum $1,200.00 charge per mediation.
- Travel will be billed at the rate of $125.00 an hour, to be shared equally between the parties unless otherwise agreed to in writing.
Note: Some court-connected programs prohibit or limit travel charges and minimum charges. When participating in these programs, such charges will be billed only as allowed by such programs.
Steve Schneider Fees
All general civil and domestic cases are billed at the rate of $175.00 per hour. This fee is to be shared equally between the parties (i.e. plaintiff pays ½ - $87.50 per hour and the defendant pays ½ - $87.50 per hour) unless the parties agree in writing.
The fees are the same for time spent scheduling, reviewing documents, researching, otherwise preparing for the ADR process, as well as reporting to the court-connected ADR programs.
"You will not find a more experienced, knowledgeable, and effective mediator than Stephen. He has been our firm's go-to mediator for years in our most difficult cases, and his results are outstanding. I honestly cannot think of anyone who brings his unique blend of courtroom, legislative, and practical experience to the mediation table. Combined with his integrity and compassion, Stephen is an ideal mediator."
- Dan Kniffen Partner at Drew Eckl & Farnham