A practical guide to your mediation with Rachel Maxwell-Booker.
Use this checklist to prepare. Mediation will be conducted virtually unless otherwise arranged in advance.
Booking alone does not complete conflict screening or replace the mediation agreement. The firm will confirm whether it can assist.
Please wait for instructions before submitting confidential documents or detailed accounts of the dispute.
Contact the firm in advance about accessibility needs, safety concerns, separate participation arrangements, or an alternative to virtual attendance. You do not need to share sensitive details in your initial message.
Rachel serves as a neutral mediator, rather than as either party’s attorney. Her role is to help participants identify issues, explore options, and consider possible agreements.
Mediation does not guarantee a settlement. Participants may seek independent legal advice before, during, or after mediation.
Review the mediation agreement for confidentiality terms and their limits, participation expectations, and how any agreements will be documented.
$350 per hour, typically divided equally between the parties, with a two-hour minimum. All fees are due at the time of service.
If either party is unrepresented, a deposit of $500 total is required at least 72 hours before the session. The deposit is applied toward mediation fees; the remaining balance is due at the time of service.
Cancellations made less than 72 hours before the scheduled session incur a two-hour cancellation fee ($700), typically divided equally between the parties. Any deposit paid will be applied toward that fee.
For a deposit, contact the firm for the appropriate payment instructions. To cancel or reschedule, use the link in your booking confirmation or contact the firm promptly.
Choose a half-day or full-day session online, or write to the firm with questions about preparing for mediation.
