MEDIATION
Facilitative Mediation for Complex Commercial Disputes
Mel provides thoughtful, interest-based mediation services designed to resolve complex business, financial, and intellectual property conflicts efficiently and respectfully.
COMMON MEDIATION MATTERS
Licensing, trade secrets, and copyright issues
Franchisee/franchisor disputes
Commercial lease or vendor disagreements
Cross-border commercial conflicts
Every case begins with a structured intake process, careful review of materials, and confidential pre-mediation conversations with counsel.
Mel develops a customized plan for each matter, shaped by the issues and personalities involved. His approach is purposeful but non-evaluative—guiding parties toward their own solutions without pressure or judgment. If the mediation does not result in a settlement at the mediation session, Mel will follow up to help the parties resolve the matter later.
BENEFITS OF MEDIATION
Cost-effective and confidential
Flexible outcomes
Preserves business relationships
Reduces litigation risks and discovery burdens
PROCESS
Thorough Preparation. Transparent Terms. No Surprises.
Process Overview:
Initial Call: Confirm availability, conflict check, and fit
Engagement Letter, Terms of Mediation, Request for Pre-Session Submissions: Clear scope, terms, and pricing
Pre-Session Prep: Written materials + confidential attorney calls
Session Day: Full-day or half-day, virtual or in-person
Follow-Up: Post-session communications as needed to finalize resolution
FEES
Process Overview:
Mediation:
Half-Day: $2,000 flat + $2,000 pre-session time
Full-Day: $4,000 flat + $2,000 pre-session time
Follow-up: $500/hour
Mediation FAQs
For attorneys evaluating whether Mel is the right mediator for commercial, construction, and IP disputes