MEDIATION

Mediation is the process where two or more disputing parties confidentially discuss the issues of their situation with the help of a trained impartial mediator and work toward a joint resolution–usually in the form of a written agreement.   The intention of the mediator is to create a safe environment to help each person to: 

  • Clarify concerns;
  • Feel heard;
  • Understand the issues;
  • Hear the other person;
  • Participate in creating options;
  • Become a problem solver;
  • Find a resolution;
  • Determine specifics of a written agreement; and
  • Create feedback processes. 

BUSINESS DISPUTES

  • Construction Issues
  • Land Disputes
  • Business Contracts
  • Family Owned Businesses
  • Partnerships     

Sometimes primary officers of the organization are in conflict and need neutral, nonbiased help resolving issues.    

 If the issues have accelerated and the parties are represented by attorneys, Sherry will coordinate with the attorneys to develop the best process of discussion. This might include caucusing with participants individually. Neutral, technical experts may also be brought in as needed.    

PRICING:    

Two Party Mediation:    

  • $700:  1/2 day rate up to four hours.
  • $1200:  Full day rate up to 9 hours.  $125/hour after 9 hours.
  • $125/hour:  Site inspections, coordination, pre-mediation conferences, phone calls, emails, document preparation, etc.

Multi-Party:      

  • $1500 – $5000:  Full day rate up to 9 hours.  $125/hour/mediator after 9 hours. 
  • May pull in co-mediator to assist large group intervention.
  • $125/hr – Site inspections, document review, pre-mediation conferences, follow up phone calls, document preparation, etc. 

EMPLOYMENT/TEAM DISPUTES 

How much happier would you and your co-workers be if issues were dealt with in a timely matter rather than waiting until employees are missing work with stress related problems and/or feeling like they have no choice but to seek the help of an attorney?    

Pre and Post Litigation Mediation - IT’S NEVER TO LATE TO MEDIATE!    

 PRICING:

Two Party Mediation:    

  • $700:  1/2 day rate up to four hours.
  • $1200:  Full day rate up to 9 hours.  $125/hour after 9 hours.
  • $125/hour:  Coordination, pre/post mediation conferences, phone calls, emails, document preparation, etc.

 Multi-Party:      

  • $1500 – $5000:  Full day rate up to 9 hours.  $125/hour/mediator after 9 hours. 
  • May pull in co-mediator to assist large group intervention.
  • $125/hr – Site inspections, document review, pre-mediation conferences, follow up phone calls, document preparation, etc. 

*Mediations out of the Boise, Idaho area would also include travel time and travel expenses.     

FAMILY DISPUTES 

Difficult family discussions come up for all of us and often everyone is emotionally charged. With neutral mediation, the goal is to help each family member feel safe in expressing thoughts, concerns, hopes and
fears. We can facilitate clear communication, understanding and decisions to avoid debilitating family drama.    

Divorce/Parenting Plan:    

Sherry is Idaho Supreme Court approved to mediate the difficult discussions during your divorce. Those discussions pertaining to your children can be especially challenging and emotional. Sherry uses a holistic approach to encourage and teach improved communication skills, healthy focus on the children, and development of a Parenting Plan that is workable, fair and meaningful. This is designed to be filed with the Court as needed and can take anywhere from three to five sessions lasting from two to three hours each.    

PRICING (usually split between the parties):

  • $500 – $600: Initial three hour session.  This includes pre mediation preparation and phone caucuses.
  • $120/hour – Follow up sessions, phone calls, document preparation

Other Difficult Disputes/Discussions:    

  • Family Member Disagreements;
  • Retirement/Nursing Home Choices;
  • Life Support Decisions;
  • Foster Care;
  • Death/Funeral Arrangement Preparation.

 PRICING:

  • $700:  1/2 day rate up to four hours.
  • $1200:  Full day rate up to 9 hours.  $125/hour after 9 hours.
  • $125/hour:  Coordination, pre/post mediation conferences, phone calls, emails, document preparation, etc.