Mediation
Top-Rated Mediator
Dennis Clifford is often called upon to help resolve complex consumer, business, and employment disputes in jurisdictions throughout the country. He frequently mediates disputes at his offices in Texas, Nevada, and Florida. He also regularly travels to serve as a mediator in other locations including Georgia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, New Mexico, Colorado, Louisiana, California, and Puerto Rico, among others. Over the past 20 years, he has developed a strong reputation among litigators as a knowledgeable and trustworthy mediator. He has practiced law on both sides of the docket, and he appreciates the dynamics at play in most lawsuits. With his extensive background handling complex class and collective actions, he is well suited to serve as a mediator in high-stakes matters.
Dennis Clifford’s
Mediation Commitments
He will carefully read your case memorandum before the mediation.
Upon request, he will hold separate telephone conferences with counsel for each party prior to the mediation.
He will provide his undivided attention throughout the day.
He will not disclose information to your opponent unless you give him express permission to do so.
If the case does not settle, he will hold post-mediation settlement conferences with counsel for each party at mutually agreeable times.
Fee Structure
Single-plaintiff cases are typically $3,900.
Non-compete and trade-secret matters are typically $4,600.
Class and collective-actions typically range from $6,000 to $12,000, depending on the complexity of the case and the size of the class. Exception pricing is available in some cases.
Half-day mediations are typically $2,100. Mr. Clifford does not offer half-day mediations for class or collective-action cases.
Mr. Clifford is available to conduct mediations in person or via Zoom.
Unless otherwise agreed, each side is responsible for paying half of the mediation fee.