Fees & Payment

Inquiries about our fee schedule can be made at lynne@poirieradr.ca or at 902-832-9966 (T) 902-832-0142 (F).

A personalized fee structure can be developed based on the type of services, the location, and time involved in meeting our clients’ needs. We would be happy to discuss a customized fee for your training or workplace investigation requirements.

For mediation and arbitration services, accounts are divided equally among the parties and are addressed to the lawyers representing the parties unless alternative arrangements are made in advance. If the case involves an unrepresented party or parties, a deposit equal to that party’s or parties’ share of the total estimated account must be received at least 10 business days prior to the mediation or arbitration unless alternative arrangements are made in advance. All accounts are due and payable when rendered. Overdue accounts bear interest at 10% per annum, calculated and payable monthly. HST is charged in addition to all fees where required by law.

If a mediation is cancelled or postponed at the request of any party for any reason, all fees and disbursements incurred to that point shall be paid by the party requesting the cancellation or postponement. If an arbitration is cancelled or postponed, resulting fees are shared equally by both parties.

If cancellation or postponement occurs within 1 month of the event, the cancellation fee is 50% of the fee for the event cancelled in addition to all disbursements incurred to that point for travel, accommodation and facilities that cannot be mitigated.

If cancellation or postponement occurs within 7 calendar days of the event, the cancellation fee is the full fee for the day cancelled in addition to all disbursements incurred to that point for travel, accommodation and facilities that cannot be mitigated.