Arbitration

• hourly rate for pre-hearing and post-hearing time; daily rate for the hearing

Mediation

• flat fee per day for mediation sessions; fee varies according to amount in controversy and number of parties
• daily fee is usually inclusive of preparation time

Special Master

• hourly rate for reading and short hearings
• daily rate for longer hearings

Neutral Evaluation

• usually a 1-day session with counsel
• (1) to assist in valuing case for settlement, or
• (2) to provide neutrals perspective regarding arguments and theories, or
• (3) both
• hourly rate