Process & Fees

How It Works

1.  A party to the dispute(or the party’s attorney) contacts CID Resolution.

2.  One of our mediators will talk with both parties via telephone to explain the mediation process and answer any questions.

3.  If both parties wish to proceed, we’ll set up a mutually convenient time for a mediation session. The session can be at our office in San Francisco, at one of our satellite locations in the greater Bay Area, or at a party location such as an HOA’s conference room, community club house, etc. (The parties may choose to have their attorneys present, either as participants or observers.)

4.  At the beginning of the session, the parties sign an Agreement to Mediate, which references California Evidence Code §1119–1120. This agreement asserts that mediation is legally confidential.

5.  If the parties reach agreement, the agreement is put in writing by the mediator and signed by the parties. The parties may or may not choose to make the agreement legally binding i.e. enforceable in court.

Fees

$180 per hour (e.g. $90 per party per hour if divided equally between two parties) ^†

†  Fees are assessed in 10-minute increments on a ”pay-as-you-go“ basis.

†  Fees are ordinarily divided equally between the parties.

†  A supplemental location charge (typically a flat fee of $95 to $125 per session) applies for sessions at one of our satellite locations.

†  A party may cancel without penalty up to 48 hours from a scheduled session. Cancell-
ations of less than 48 hours incur a charge of $100.

Payment

Fees for mediation sessions are payable at the conclusion of each session. Parties may pay by cash, check, credit card, ATM/debit card, or electronic bank transfer.