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Rates and Cancellation Policy
Fee Schedule
Cancellation Policy
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Administrative Fee: $110 per mediation (non-refundable)
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Hourly Rate (Two Parties): $275.00 per party, per hour
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Hourly Rate (Three or More Parties): $225.00 per party, per hour
There is a two-hour minimum for half-day mediations and a six-hour minimum for full-day mediations. The estimated fee for your session is based on the time reserved. An invoice will be issued after the mediation is completed, and payment should be made according to the instructions provided on the invoice.
This engagement is accepted based on our professional relationship and is considered an agreement with both counsel and their clients, jointly and severally. Counsel for each party is responsible for ensuring all mediation fees are paid in full and on time.
If a mediation is cancelled or rescheduled less than three business days before the scheduled session, a cancellation fee will apply. This fee is equal to the minimum reserved time — 2 hours for a half-day session or 6 hours for a full-day session — and will be divided equally among the parties unless otherwise agreed in writing. This policy helps ensure fair compensation for the time set aside exclusively for your mediation.
40+
Years of Experience
$1m+
verdicts/settlements
3 decades
serving the Polk County legal community
Tom's extensive experience and successful track record speak volumes about his dedication and expertise
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Services
Comprehensive Mediation Solutions Tailored to Your Needs
With decades of legal experience and a resolution-focused approach, Tom is dedicated to providing fair, thoughtful, and effective mediation services.
Family Law Mediation
Helping families resolve divorce, custody, support, and property matters fairly.
Civil Litigation Mediation
Settling personal injury, negligence, liability, and insurance claims efficiently.
Real Estate Mediation
Resolving property, HOA, and community association conflicts.
Probate & Estate Mediation
Helping families navigate estate and inheritance disagreements.
Other Areas
Offering mediation in additional legal matters where a fair, timely resolution is needed.
About
At Saunders Mediations, Tom focuses on guiding clients toward resolution with understanding, neutrality, and respect.
With over 40 years of legal experience, Thomas C. Saunders is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil and Family Law Mediator. Double Board Certified in Civil Trial and Business Litigation, he draws on decades of courtroom insight to guide parties toward fair, efficient, and cost-effective resolutions.
Real-Time Scheduling
Resources
Sample Engagement Agreement
A reference document outlining the terms, responsibilities, and expectations for mediation.
Rules for Mediation
An overview of the procedures and guidelines that ensure a fair and productive mediation process.
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