Mediation
Alexandra Hedrick is a mediator certified by the Florida Supreme Court and is authorized to mediate cases in federal and state courts and administrative agencies. Ms. Hedrick has mediated all types of civil cases, excluding family law. Mediations can occur at any time in a dispute - even long before suit is filed or after a judgment is entered while the case is on appeal. Examples of the types of cases Ms. Hedrick has mediated include:
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Mediator’s Role
Mediation provides a forum for parties to resolve disputes by agreement rather than in court. Mediations are intended to be collaborative and non-adversarial, where lawyers and parties work together to resolve the dispute. The mediator acts as a neutral facilitator for communication and negotiation between the parties. Decisions about how the case is resolved are made by the parties, not the mediator, and no result can be imposed on anyone without his or her agreement.
Mediation Rates
Ms. Hedrick’s mediation compensation is based on an hourly rate, apportioned among the parties. The hourly rate applies to preparation, travel time outside of Duval County, Florida, time conducting the mediation, and any continued mediation work after the initial session. When the mediation is cancelled a short time before the conference, there is a cancellation fee. Please contact Ms. Hedrick for her hourly rate for specific types of cases.
Mediation Location
Generally, mediations are held in the offices of one of the parties’ counsel. When this is not feasible, Ms. Hedrick will assist the parties in finding another location. Ms. Hedrick does not charge travel time for mediations within Duval County.
Mediation Statements
Parties should submit mediation statements a few days before the conference. They should exchange the statements with one another, because the case is more likely to settle if both parties have as much information as possible. In the rare case where the mediation statement should not be shared with the other party, that restriction should be noted on the first page of the statement and in any cover letter to the mediator. Requests to maintain “mediator only” statements as confidential are always honored.
Confidentiality
Mediations are confidential as provided by state and federal law and rules.