Fee Schedule For Arbitrations 2024

FLAT RATE

One Full Day - $2,000.00 per party

HOURLY RATE: $560 per hour billed to the parties

Applicable to preliminary matters, preparation & additional time beyond the scheduled session.

Initial Deposit of $1,000.00 per party payable upon acceptance of the case, which shall be applicable to any fees incurred.

*For purposes of arbitration, all individuals or entities represented by the same lawyer or law firm are considered one “party.”

Catered Lunch for Full day Arbitrations - at no additional charge

Travel Outside Of Bexar County, Texas

No Additional charge for travel within the San Antonio - Metro Area.

Reimbursement of airfare, car rental fees, hotel - PLUS ADD One Hour of time at hourly rate per day to the Regular Fee, which is divided equally among the parties.

Avoid all Travel Costs – Arbitrate On-line Via ZOOM ! (www.zoom.us)

Fees For Final Award and Reasoned Opinions

No Additional Fee Charged for A Simple Arbitration Award

Simple Arbitration Award may contain no written explanation, rationale or calculations.

FOR REASONED OPINIONS

If Reasoned Opinion or Award is requested by either party - time billed at hourly rate of $560 per hour divided equally among parties.

Cancellation Fee

Arbitrations cancelled less than ten (10) calendar days prior to hearing date billed at $500 per party / per hearing day; cancellations with less than five (5) calendar days prior will be billed at $750.00 per party / per hearing day.

Easy Scheduling For Your Arbitration:

To use our On-line Calendar - Click http://www.diazmediation.com/?p=Calendar

All sessions begin at 9:00 A.M. and Conclude at 5 P.M.

Special scheduling consideration accommodated by agreement of the parties.

Payment Of Fees

All Fees are due and payable immediately upon receipt of Invoice and must be paid Twenty-One (21) days in advance of the first hearing day, and within seven (7) days of the billing for a Final Award or Preliminary Hearing.

PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: RENE DIAZ P.C.

(No Personal Checks Please)

Federal Tax ID # 85-4369573 W-9 Available on request

CREDIT / DEBIT CARD PAYMENTS - SECURE WEBSITE PORTAL:

https://secure.lawpay.com/pages/renediazpc/trust

(Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover Cards are ALL accepted online).

NOTE REGARDING NON-PAYMENT OF ARBITRATION FEES:

If not addressed by arbitration clause, applicable rules or court order, failure by any party to pay arbitrator’s fees and expenses as billed may result either in cancellation, postponement or possible default award against the non-paying party.