Judge Lisa Lenihan and her team offer a diverse range of services, including mediation, early neutral evaluation, special master, and arbitration. With a focus on prompt, effective, and confidential resolution, they are dedicated to achieving the best results for all parties.
Judge Lenihan is a skilled mediator who has litigated, presided over, and mediated a wide range of disputes, ranging from complex class action cases to personal injury and employment cases. Her style is a combination of facilitative and evaluative, tailored to the case and the needs of the parties.
JUDGE LENIHAN: Judge Lenihan’s mediation services will be charged at a rate of $750 per hour. There is a 4-hour minimum charge of $3,000 for a half-day session and $6,000 for an 8-hour full-day session.
* In addition, there will be an Administrative Fee charge of $200 for services performed in connection with scheduling and conducting the mediation. All charges will be pro-rated per participating party unless otherwise agreed upon in writing in advance. Additional services, including review of initial documents and mediation statements as well as any follow up assistance from the mediator will be billed at $750 per hour.
JESSICA LYNCH: Ms. Lynch’s mediation services will be charged depending on the format (in person, virtual, or telephonic). For in-person mediation, there is a minimum charge of $2,000 for a half-day session (up to 4 hours) and $3,500 for a full day (8 hours). Virtual mediation is offered at a minimum charge of $2,500 for a half-day session (up to 4 hours) and $3,750 for a full day (8 hours). Additional hours, including preparation time and follow-up assistance, will be billed at a rate of $350 per hour. Pricing is per matter, not per party.
Early neutral evaluation is a non-adjudicative process in which the Neutral will provide a non-binding evaluation of the case, following review of materials and presentations of the parties. Judge Lenihan’s 40 years of legal experience, both on and off the bench, give her the expertise to effectively evaluate cases. If desired, she is also available to assist parties in reaching a settlement agreement.
JUDGE LENIHAN: Fees for Early Neutral Evaluation are the same as those for mediation.
JESSICA LYNCH: Fees for Early Neutral Evaluation are the same as those for mediation.
Judge Lenihan can act as a special master to resolve discovery disputes. As a litigation attorney for the first two decades of her legal career, she was involved in the intricacies of discovery from the perspective of the parties and the attorneys. She handled hundreds of discovery disputes between parties while a Federal Magistrate Judge and is well-equipped to assist the parties in reaching a resolution of these matters.
Billing for these services would be at the rate of $750 per hour. There may also be additional administrative charges.
* Any legal research or required opinions would be billed additionally at a rate of $300 per hour for her legal assistant.
JUDGE LENIHAN: Flat rate of $8,000 per day for the Arbitration hearing. Fees for Judge Lenihan’s time spent on all other services before and after the Arbitration are calculated based upon an hourly rate of $750. A statement will be provided after the conclusion of the Arbitration. A retainer of $4,000 per party is due upon confirmation of the hearing date.
If a reasoned opinion is requested, the time for researching and drafting said opinion will be billed additionally at a rate of $300 per hour for her law clerk. This may require that the law clerk attend all or part of the arbitration.
JESSICA LYNCH: Flat rate of $5,000 per day for the Arbitration hearing and $350 per hour for preparation and follow-up assistance.
Disclosure
Judge Lenihan is a member of the Board of Directors of the UPMC Health Plan as well as UPMC Passavant and St. Margaret’s. As mediation is a non-adjudication process, she is available to mediate cases involving these entities and can be impartial. However, she wanted you to be aware of this affiliation when making your choice of her as a neutral.
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