Dispute Resolution - Mediation, Expert Witness

Mediation is an important alternative dispute resolution method for resolving issues in as close to a win-win situation.

Peter J. Conlon, Jr. is a trained mediator and since 1990 he has mediated over 200 cases. These cases include: contract disputes, personal injury, employment, securities and multiparty cross claims. In 1994, Peter J. Conlon, Jr. became qualified as an arbitrator and since then has heard cases involving employment, securities and state usury issues. Peter J. Conlon, Jr. is on the arbitrator and mediator panel for FINRA (formerly NASD/NYSE).

 

 

 





Conlon Financial Advisors & Associates office facilities are set up to handle cases that have a limited number of parties involved.







Our facilities offer a comfortable environment to solve your disputed issues.





 

 

MEDIATION FEE SCHEDULE
 

  • Administrative Fee: There is a one time, nonrefundable fee of $150, which is usually shared by the parties. Or an amount equal to $50 per party if there are 3 or more parties. This fee is payable at time of scheduling. The schedule is not firm until the fee is received.

     
  • Rates: An hourly rate of $150 per hour is charged with a 4-hour minimum. Fees are typically shared by all parties or in accordance with any prior agreement or court order. Payment of fee is due at the first session.

     
  • Travel: Outside Dallas and Tarrant Counties reimbursement of out of pocket expenses (hotel, air fare, etc.) at cost. Mileage is charged if driving.
     

MEDIATION LINKS
 

 

Expert Witness

Peter J. Conlon, Jr. is a Financial Advisor with over 30 years of academic, military, industrial and financial experience. He provides expert testimony or consulting services for cases, both plaintiff and defense, involving life insurance, securities, investments and standards of practice. Peter J. Conlon, Jr. has expertise regarding fiduciary standards, ERISA, IRS and FINRA standards with regard to suitability, account management, churning and misrepresentation.

Peter J. Conlon, Jr. reviews cases for preparation of a course of action for the client to pursue or assists legal counsel in preparing for resolution by mediation, arbitration or trial.

Peter J. Conlon, Jr. has testified as an expert witness at arbitrations and State District Courts in Texas.

 
EXPERT WITNESS FEE SCHEDULE
 

  • Flat Fee: $200 flat fee for review of case materials to determine if Conlon Financial Advisors & Associates is able to work on the case (i.e. clear for conflict of interest etc.).

     
  • Retainer: $1,000 retainer fee for the case.

     
  • Hourly Rate: $200 per hour for case research and preparation of opinion with a 5-hour minimum, which is billed against retainer. The remaining fee balance is due upon completion of work.

     
  • Depositions: $250 per hour with a 2-hour minimum.

     
  • Appearance: $250 per hour with a 4-hour minimum for appearance at Mediation, Arbitration or Trial.

     
  • Travel: Outside of Dallas or Tarrant Counties reimbursement of out of pocket expenses (hotel, air fare, etc.) at cost. Mileage is charged if driving.

     
  • Billing: Retainer is due prior to review of case materials. Hourly rate billed against retainer. Balances billed and due as accrued.

    All outstanding fees due prior to any testimony or deposition.

EXPERT WITNESS LINK

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