Impartial, Effective Mediation
Mediation Services
Stacy’s mediation practice is focused on helping parties resolve disputes efficiently and on their own terms, guided by her impartial perspective and a commitment to minimizing the time, expense, and uncertainty of litigation. She brings a distinct advantage to the mediation process through her practical experience trying cases for both plaintiffs and defendants, offering valuable insight and a balanced approach grounded in wit and compassion.
Her practice includes personal injury and catastrophic injury claims, wrongful death, insurance bad faith, employment disputes, homeowners disputes, real estate issues, contract disputes, malpractice, and a wide range of general civil litigation matters. With over a decade of experience handling complex, multi-party and pre-suit claims, Stacy understands the nuances and competing interests that often shape successful resolutions.
While many mediations are now conducted via web conferencing, certain matters benefit from an in-person setting. Stacy is available to accommodate both formats and can work with counsel and parties to determine the most effective approach. For in-person mediation inquiries, please contact her directly at Stacy@yateslf.com.
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Fee Schedule
Mediation and Arbitration services are billed to the nearest half hour. Two-party mediations are billed at $275 per party, per hour. Three-party mediations are billed at $225 per party, per hour. Four party (and any additional parties over 4) mediations are billed at $200 per party, per hour. Non-binding arbitrations are billed at $350 per party, per hour.
Minimums
There is a three hour minimum for half-day mediations and a six hour minimum for a full-day mediation.
Payment Policy
Payment is expected within twenty (20) calendar days of the mediation with the exception of pro se litigants who must be prepared to pay in full at the time of mediation.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations shall be in writing and following the agreement of all parties and counsel. Half day mediations cancelled with less than 7 business days notice will incur a two-hour minimum cancellation charge. Full-day mediations cancelled with less than 10 business days notice will incur a four- hour minimum charge. Unless otherwise agreed at engagement, lawyers and their law firms are responsible for any cancellation fee.
Travel
Stacy will travel anywhere (including outside the State of Florida if necessary) to mediate your matter. Travel expenses will be charged for outside of the Tampa Bay area in-person mediations. Travel costs such as airfare, reasonable lodging, gas, mileage, etc will need to be determined prior to engagement depending on the travel area and travel time. Please contact Stacy@yateslf.com to discuss in further detail.
Availability
Most mediations are conducted during normal business hours. However, weekends and evenings are available upon specific request and agreement of all parties.