Mike’s Rates
- 2 hour mediations – $550.00 per party (simple two‑party cases only; not available for divorce cases)
- 3 hour mediations – $725.00 per party (two‑party cases; not recommended for multi‑party or family law cases)
- 4 hour (half day) mediations – $850.00 per party
- 8 hour (full day) mediations – $2,300.00 per party (lunch provided for in-person mediations)
- In‑person mediations (available for half day and full day only) – additional $250.00 per party
Effective January 1, 2027: 2 hour – $595 · 3 hour – $795 · 4 hour – $950 · Full day – $2,700 per party. The in‑person surcharge is unchanged.
Additional hours – Mike is committed to working on the case throughout the evening if necessary. Additional hours are charged at $400.00/hour, split among the parties.
Travel – No travel charge for cities outside Mike’s immediate service area when three or more mediations are scheduled the same day. Otherwise, mediations are held at Mike’s office or arranged case by case.
Payment – Fees are due seven days before the scheduled mediation by credit card, PayPal, or law firm check.
Cancellation – Mike does not currently charge a cancellation fee, provided the privilege isn’t abused. Please give at least seven days’ notice whenever possible.
To schedule a mediation remotely or in person in Tarrant County, call Lela or Nancy 817-552-2800, or call or text 972-921-6509 or email lela@carnahanlegal.com; nancy@carnahanlegal.com or mike@carnahanlegal.com.