Currently I prefer to be a second. I offer parties the benefit of a diverse professional background and extensive experience across the healthcare continuum. As an attorney, veteran, business owner, human resources executive, and ombudsman, I bring a unique combination of legal, operational, and leadership perspectives to the mediation process.
My career has included service in military healthcare, pre-hospital emergency medical services, acute care hospitals, long-term care facilities, physician practices, and medical device distribution. This breadth of experience provides me with a deep understanding of the complex regulatory, contractual, and operational challenges faced by healthcare organizations and professionals at every level. I have worked with hospitals, physician groups, vendors, and government entities, and I am adept at balancing the competing priorities and interests that arise in healthcare-related disputes.
My personal and professional journey reflects a longstanding commitment to inclusion, fairness, and integrity. I strive to ensure that all parties are heard and that the process is conducted with the highest standards of professionalism and impartiality. My focus is on facilitating durable, practical solutions that enable parties to resolve their disputes efficiently and respectfully.
1. Local Travel
• Travel within 50 miles of the mediator’s office location is provided at no additional charge, unless otherwise agreed.
2. Standard Travel (51 to 150 miles)
• Travel will be charged at the current IRS standard mileage rate (2025 rate is approximately $0.67 per mile, subject to change).
• Travel time will be billed at 25% of the applicable hourly mediation rate.
• If travel requires more than 3 hours round trip, reasonable meal expenses may also be charged, at cost.
3. Extended Travel (151+ miles, or overnight stay required)
• Mileage reimbursed at the IRS standard rate, or actual cost of transportation (airfare, train, rental car, tolls, parking).
• Travel time billed at 25% of the applicable hourly mediation rate, or a flat travel day fee of $1,000 per full day of travel (by prior agreement).
• Lodging and meals will be reimbursed at actual cost (receipts provided) or standard per diem rates as published by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA).
• Any anticipated travel expenses exceeding $500 require prior client approval.
4. Air Travel / Out-of-State Travel
• All air travel will be billed at actual cost, with business class or equivalent unless otherwise agreed.
• Ground transportation (e.g., taxi, rideshare, rental car) billed at actual cost.
• Lodging and meals reimbursed at actual cost or per diem rates.
• Travel time billed at 25% of the applicable hourly mediation rate or as a flat fee, by agreement.
5. General Provisions
• All travel charges will be clearly itemized on the invoice.
• Clients will be provided with an estimate of travel-related charges upon scheduling, and may request supporting receipts for actual expenses.
• When multiple clients or cases can be combined in the same travel itinerary, the charges will be prorated fairly among all clients.
Note: This policy is subject to modification based on client agreement or specific case requirements.
1. Cancellation by Client
• No Fee: If the mediation is cancelled due to the parties reaching a full settlement prior to the mediation date, and written notice is provided at least 3 calendar days in advance, no cancellation fee will apply (nonrefundable travel or lodging costs may still be billed if already incurred).
• Reduced Fee: If a full settlement is reached within 3 calendar days of the mediation date, a reduced cancellation fee of 25% of the scheduled fee will apply, plus any nonrefundable travel or lodging costs incurred.
• Standard Cancellation Fees (non-settlement):
- Cancellations received 10 or more calendar days before the mediation date: No cancellation fee.
- Cancellations received 4 to 9 calendar days before the mediation date: 25% of scheduled mediation fee, plus nonrefundable travel/lodging.
- Cancellations received 3 or fewer calendar days before the mediation date: 50% of scheduled mediation fee, plus nonrefundable travel/lodging.
2. Rescheduling
• 3 or more calendar days’ notice: No rescheduling fee.
• Less than 3 calendar days’ notice: Rescheduling fee of up to 25% of scheduled fee, at the mediator’s discretion, particularly where costs or lost opportunities result.
3. Unavoidable Circumstances
• No cancellation or rescheduling fee will apply where mediation is cancelled due to circumstances beyond the parties' control, such as illness or medical emergency of a party or essential participant, natural disaster, severe weather, court order, legal stay, public health emergency, or other force majeure events.
• Any actual nonrefundable travel or lodging costs incurred will still be billed.
4. Cancellation by Mediator
• If the mediator must cancel due to unavoidable circumstances, all fees and expenses paid in advance will be refunded unless the parties agree to reschedule without additional charge.
5. General Provisions
• All cancellations or rescheduling requests must be made in writing (email is acceptable).
• The mediator will make reasonable efforts to mitigate any costs.
• In cases of partial day cancellations (e.g., reducing a full-day mediation to a half day at the last minute), the mediator reserves the right to charge for the originally scheduled time.
• This policy may be modified by prior written agreement of the parties.
Standard Mediation Rates
Hourly Rate (single mediator, lead role): $350 per hour
Full-Day Mediation (up to 8 hours): $2,500 flat fee
Half-Day Mediation (up to 4 hours): $1,250 flat fee
- Additional time beyond scheduled hours will be billed at the standard hourly rate.
Co-Mediation / Non-Lead Mediator Role
When serving as a co-mediator in a non-lead capacity:
Hourly Rate (non-lead co-mediator): Standard hourly rate discounted by 25%
Full-Day Co-Mediation: Standard full-day rate discounted by 25%
Half-Day Co-Mediation: Standard half-day rate discounted by 25%
-This reflects the reduced responsibilities associated with non-lead co-mediation.
Preparation Time
Preparation time, including review of submissions and pre-session conferences, is billed at the applicable hourly rate.
Health Law Expertise
Reimbursement
Employment
Transactions
Hospital-Based Health Care
Health Care Outside Hospitals
Physician Entities
Patient Information
Governance and Finance
Government Regulation and Oversight
In-house Counsel
Licensing, Credentialing, and Certification
Life Sciences and Medical Products
Basic Training
Name of Provider
Number of Hours
AHLA Health Care Arbitration Training
14
Name of Provider
Number of Hours
Harvard Law School Program on Negotiation Mediation Intensive
