MEDIATION &
ALTERNATIVE
DISPUTE
RESOLUTION
Amy Gaffney & Regina Hollins Lewis have mediated hundreds of cases and claims throughout South Carolina
Calendar
Check dates. Book in real-time.
SELECT DATE
SUBMIT FORM
CONFIRMATION
Then select a date on the calendar to complete the reservation process with a quick ONLINE APPOINTMENT REQUEST. The date will be reserved immediately. Our case manager will be in touch as quickly as possible with confirmation and more information. To expedite the booking process, please confirm the desired date with all other parties involved.
To reserve a mediation session, visit each mediator’s profile for their real-time availability.
Amy Gaffney, Esq.
Regina Hollins Lewis, Esq.
Fee Schedule
Rates & Cancelation Policy
Hourly Billing Rates
$200/hour/party for 2 parties
$175/hour/party for 3 parties
$150/hour/party for 4 or more parties
NOTE: A “party” is defined as all parties represented by the same counsel.
Cancelation Policy
If the mediation is cancelled or rescheduled less than 72 hours (Monday-Friday) prior to the scheduled session, each party will be billed for their portion of the minimum fee. Please keep in mind this cancellation policy is meant to fairly compensate the mediator for reserving the time scheduled for this mediation which typically cannot be filled in less than 72 hours.
Billing Matters
For a “half day” mediation (i.e., a mediation which is scheduled for 4 hours or less) the minimum fee is three (3) hours. For a “full day” mediation (i.e., a mediation that is scheduled for six hours or more) the minimum fee is six (6) hours.
All fees are calculated using the per hour rates above, and all invoices are due upon receipt. Following the conclusion of the mediation, each party will be billed for their portion of the fee, unless the parties agree otherwise. Payments should be made in accordance with the payment instructions on the invoice.
Please note, we accept and schedule matters based on our business and professional relationship with counsel, but we consider engagements as being with counsel and their clients, jointly and severally. Accordingly, counsel for each party is financially responsible for ensuring timely payment of all mediation fees. In the event prompt payment is not received, we reserve the right to take appropriate actions to collect payment including filing motions with the presiding court. Furthermore, by scheduling matters, counsel and their clients agree that we shall be entitled to collect all our costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, if we must take action to collect the mediation fees.
Resources
Case Management
SAmple Engagement Agreement
It is in their best interest that counsel and their clients become familiar with the state of South Carolina’s ADR Rules, which governs the processes of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in the courts.
Also download the Gaffney Lewis ADR Mediation Guidelines for additional help to better manage expectations for the commencing mediation process.
Gaffney Lewis ADR conducts mediations either in-person or via video conference using the Zoom app. Please download these Zoom instructions for helpful information.
If new to Zoom, please be sure to download the app, create an account and login to become familiar with the platform. Zoom has many helpful resources if needed.
About Us
Gaffney Lewis ADR Requested By Both Sides
Combined years practicing dispute resolution
A Women-Owned,
Ethnically Diverse
Mediation Firm in South Carolina
Drawing on their accomplished experience of almost four decades in both the boardroom as distinguished neutrals and the courtroom as litigators, Amy and Regina are exceptionally skilled in crafting a custom approach to resolve each of their clients’ disputes favorably.
Practice Areas
Case Experience
Sexual Orientation Discrimination
Equal Pay
Harassment
Loss of Consortium
Personal Injury
Premises Liability
Civil Rights Violations
Title VII Discrimination
Wrongful Termination
Defamation
Breach of Contract
Negligence
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