Straightforward, Flexible Engagements
A Format That Fits the Matter
Matt prefers in-person mediation and will travel when necessary. He has an office in the San Francisco North Bay with multiple conference rooms for in-person mediation, and he can also schedule remotely at another office or virtually.
His fee is a wide range depending on the number of parties, the complexity and stage of the case, and the amount in dispute. Once he has communicated with all participants and/or their counsel about the urgency and need for mediation, he proposes a structure (½ day, full day, etc.) and a mediation fee. He can, and does, volunteer his time when appropriate.
No fee will be charged until a mediation agreement is signed, and there are no administrative fees.
San Francisco North Bay office
Multiple conference rooms at 1015 Irwin Street, with private breakout space for each party.
Counsel's office or your location
Matt has held mediations in homes, attorney offices, and other neutral locations when format matters.
Zoom with breakout rooms
Convenient, lower-cost, and easier to schedule across geographies and busy calendars.
Three Common Engagements
Half Day
4 hours · 9–1 or 1–5
Best for matters with narrower issues, two parties, or limited budgets. Even in shorter sessions, the focus stays on keeping parties negotiating productively.
Full Day
8 hours · 9–5, often longer
The most common structure. The framework is 9 a.m.–5 p.m., but Matt does not end a mediation while parties are working toward agreement.
Custom / Multi-Day
As the matter requires
Complex multi-party cases, significant insurance involvement, or matters that need pre-session prep, post-session follow-up, and additional convenings.
- Pre-mediation calls with parties and/or counsel
- Review of briefs and key documents
- The mediation session itself (in person or virtual)
- Help shaping written settlement terms when requested
- Post-mediation follow-up until the matter resolves
Matt also serves on a volunteer, pro bono, or reduced-fee basis.
Matt conducts pro tem judge assignments on a volunteer basis and serves on several court and bar association panels on a volunteer or pro bono or reduced-fee basis.
