NCBA Dispute Resolution Programs

Mediation Before Litigation Program

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Matt Argue

Email mattargue@onemediator.net
Phone 888-704-5556
Address 5838 Edison Place, Suite 210
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Education San Diego State University - Bachelor of Arts - 1986

University of Southern California Law Center - Juris Doctor- 1989

Calvary Chapel Bible College- 2001-2003
Matt Argue
MEDIATOR FEE INFORMATION
FIRST 2 HOURS:
Mediator per hour rate: $150.00 per hour for the first 2 hours

Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation notifications received less than
twenty one (21) days before the scheduled mediation session shall be subject a cancellation fee of $300.00 (the first 2 hours).

Deposit Policy:
A deposit equal to the Mediator’s fees for the number of hours reserved for the actual mediation session must be received by the mediator within five (5) business days of reserving the time and dates for the mediation. No personal checks will be accepted.

Other policies for first 2 hours:
All mediation fees must be paid in advance. The minimum deposit for any mediation is four hours (2 hours at the court rate of $150.00/hour and 2 hours at the private rate of $450.00/hour).

HOUR 3 AND BEYOND:
Mediator per hour rate: $450.00, ½ day and full day rates available

Cancellation Policy:
Same as above Deposit Policy: Same as above

Other policies or fees:
All mediation fees must be paid in advance. Mediations that extend beyond 5 hours will be subject to full day rates.

Thomas Gniatkowski

Email TomG46@yahoo.com
Phone 760-434-4103
Address 2170 El Camino Real, Ste 213
Oceanside, CA 92054
Education St. John’s University BBA - 1967

Loyola University of Los Angeles JD - 1972
Thomas Gniatkowski
MEDIATOR FEE INFORMATION
FIRST 2 HOURS:
Mediator per hour rate: $150.00 per hour for the first 2 hours

Deposit Policy:
$300.00 due 7 days prior to mediation date

Cancellation Policy:
$150.00 if cancelled within 48 hours

Other policies for first 2 hours:
Parties and their attorneys jointly liable for cancellation and all other fees.

HOUR 3 AND BEYOND:
Mediator per hour rate: $350.00

Deposit Policy:
$600.00 due 7 days prior to scheduled mediation date

Cancellation Policy:
$300.00 if cancelled within 48 hours

William Kamenjarin

Email wck@sandwich.net
Phone (760) 729-0107
Address Post Office Box 2520
Carlsbad, CA 92018
Education Duke University, Bachelor of Arts, 1971

Southern Methodist University, Juris Doctor, 1977
William Kamenjarin
MEDIATOR FEE INFORMATION
FIRST 2 HOURS:
Mediator per hour rate: $150.00 per hour for the first 2 hours

Deposit Policy:
$300.00 (2 hours) must be received 10 days prior to the scheduled mediation to guarantee the reservation of the date and time to mediate. Some exceptions may be made.

Cancellation Policy:
$300.00 if cancelled or continued within 5 days of the hearing date.

Other policies for first 2 hours:
Pre-hearing exchange of briefs is requested. All persons important to the settlement and resolution of the matter should personally attend.

HOUR 3 AND BEYOND:
Mediator per hour rate: $150.00-$300.00, depending on the complexity of the matter

Deposit Policy:
$300.00-$600.00 (2 hours) must be received 10 days prior to the scheduled mediation to guarantee the reservation of the date and time to mediate

Cancellation Policy:
$300.00-$600.00 if cancelled or continued within 7 days of the hearing date

Other policies or fees:
Same as above; consideration for low to moderate income parties

Sylvia Keating

Email sylviakeat@cox.net
Phone 858 774-5844
Address P.O. Box 506553
San Diego, CA 92150
Education University of Louisiana, Lafayette: 1967

Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan: 1979

Law Center, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.: 1986
Sylvia Keating
MEDIATOR FEE INFORMATION
FIRST 2 HOURS:
Mediator per hour rate: $150.00 per hour for the first 2 hours

Cancellation Policy:
Two hour advanced fees deposit is retained for cancelled or withdrawn mediations that are scheduled and calendared. No charge for rescheduling mediations if notification is at least three (3) days before request for rescheduling.

Deposit Policy:
All fees for scheduled mediation time are due in advance.

Other policies for first 2 hours:
Filing of Briefs is optional.

HOUR 3 AND BEYOND:
Mediator per hour rate: $250.00 per hour. Lower rates are available for smaller amounts in dispute, limited jurisdiction cases and “needs” based mediations. Billing of fees is in hourly increments.

Cancellation Policy:
See above.

Deposit Policy:
Fees for scheduled mediations are due in advance. Non-refundable fees ($150.00/hr) are first two hours of mediations. Refundable fees are those unused hours beyond the first two hours. Billing is in hourly increments.

Other policies or fees:
See above.

James Mayer

Email just-results@msn.com
Phone 858-551-5525
Address Address: 7924 Ivanhoe Avenue, Suite 3
La Jolla, CA 92037
Education Dartmouth College – A.B. 1957

Harvard University – J.D. 1964
James Mayer
MEDIATOR FEE INFORMATION
FIRST 2 HOURS:
Mediator per hour rate: $150.00 per hour for the first 2 hours

Deposit Policy:
$150.00 per party

Cancellation Policy:
If cancelled within 3 business days of scheduled mediation, 1/2 of deposit will be forfeited

HOUR 3 AND BEYOND:
Mediator per hour rate: $300.00

Deposit Policy:
See above

Cancellation Policy:
See above

Dale Ordas

Email ordasADR@ordas.com
Phone 760-613-9387
Address 300 Carlsbad Village Dr., Ste. 108A #324
Carlsbad, Ca 92008
Education Southern University Law School - June 19, 1965
Dale Ordas
MEDIATOR FEE INFORMATION
MEDIATOR FEE INFORMATION:
FIRST 2 HOURS:
Mediator per hour rate: $150.00 per hour for the first 2 hours

Full Day:
The fee for a full day is $2,100. A full day includes up to 8 hours of session time.
Half Day: The fee for a half day is $1,120. A half day is four hours of session time.

Per Diem:
The hourly rate for services rendered is $280.00. Travel time (travel outside San Diego County) is two thirds of per diem.

Deposit Policy:
Fifty percent (50%) of scheduled session is payable at the time of scheduling. For further sessions after the first day's session, a deposit of fifty percent (50%) of four hour minimum is payable at the time of scheduling.

Cancellation Policy:
If cancellation received 48 hours before hearing there are no additional charges. Deposits are non refundable.

LANGUAGE CAPABILITIES OF MEDIATOR: Fluent only in standard USA English.

Ferry Pamela

Email pameladferry@yahoo.com
Phone 760-479-2424
Address 511 Saxony Place, Suite 101
Encinitas, CA 92024
Education JURIS DOCTOR - University of San Diego School of Law (1986)
MBA - FINANCE - San Diego State University (1985)
BA - ECONOMICS - San Diego State University (1975)

Ferry Pamela
MEDIATOR FEE INFORMATION
First 2 Hours: Mediator per hour rate: $150 per hour for the first 2 hours
Minimum fee is $300 per mediation

Deposit Policy: $300 due at least 3 business days prior to mediation date
Paypal and checks accepted

Cancellation Policy: $300 to cancel mediation.

Reschedule Policy: $150 to reschedule mediation.

Other policies
for first 2 hours: Fax or email filing of Briefs is optional, but appreciated.
Parties and their attorneys are jointly liable for payment of all fees.
All parties necessary to resolve matter should attend mediation.
Each party attending must have requisite authority to settle.

Hour 3 and Beyond: $250 per hour.
Billing is in ½ hour increments.

Other Policies: Travel time is $100/hr plus expenses.
Reduced rates for low income parties

Charles Richmond

Email cdr@cts.com
Phone 858-558-4600
Address Address: 2537 Via Pisa
Del Mar, CA 92104
Education California Western (USIU), 1974

California Western School of Law, 1979

San Diego State University, MBA Candidate; USD LM Program, Candidate
Charles  Richmond
MEDIATOR FEE INFORMATION
FIRST 2 HOURS:
Mediator per hour rate: $150.00 per hour for the first 2 hours

Deposit Policy:
$300.00 (first 2 hours) refundabledeposit is due in advance

Cancellation Policy:
3 days prior to the mediation or the deposit will be retained

Other policies for first 2 hours:
Any continuance of the mediation will result in $150.00 being charged against the deposit of $300.00 and said deposit will need to be replenished.

HOUR 3 AND BEYOND:
Mediator per hour rate: $100.00

Deposit Policy:
No deposit other than $300.00 for the first 2 hours

Cancellation Policy:
See above

Joseph Stine

Email jstine@melroselawcenter.com
Phone 760-643-4150
Address 380 South Melrose Drive, Suite 306
Vista, CA 92081
Education University of California, Santa Barbara B.A. June 1974

University of San Diego, School of Law J.D. May 1977
Joseph  Stine
MEDIATOR FEE INFORMATION
FIRST 2 HOURS:
Mediator per hour rate: $150.00 per hour for the first 2 hours

Deposit Policy:
A nonrefundable deposit of $300.00 is due 48 hours (2 court days) prior to scheduled mediation

Cancellation Policy:
48 hours (2 court days) prior to the scheduled mediation or the deposit will be retained.

Other policies for first 2 hours:
2 hour minimum service required ($300.00 nonrefundable)

HOUR 3 AND BEYOND:
Mediator per hour rate: $290.00 per hour for all case types.

Deposit Policy:
Please see above.

Cancellation Policy:
Please see above

James Street

Email jim@jstreetlaw.com
Phone 760-634-8231
Address 2163 Newcastle Ave., Suite 200
Cardiff by the Sea, CA 92007
Education University of San Diego School of Law – J.D. 1968 (Cume Laude) Law Review

San Diego State University – B.A. 1965

Naval Justice School, 1969
James Street
MEDIATOR FEE INFORMATION
FIRST 2 HOURS:
Mediator per hour rate: $150.00 per hour for the first 2 hours

Deposit Policy:
$300.00 refundable deposit (first 2 hours) is due 5 days prior to hearing

Cancellation Policy:
None

Other policies for first 2 hours:
None

HOUR 3 AND BEYOND:
Mediator per hour rate: $300.00

Deposit Policy:
See above

Cancellation Policy:
See above

Other policies or fees:
None
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All mediators meet the qualifications to serve as mediators with the San Diego Superior Court.

ADMINISTRATIVE FEES

A one time fee of $50.00 paid to NCBA (total for all parties)

MEDIATOR FEES

$150.00 per hour for first two hours

Mediator's regular hourly rate after first two hours

Payment of the mediator is made directly to the mediator

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