Doug Wilde
Doug Wilde Neutral
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Overview

Doug Wilde

Doug Wilde is a full-time mediator and arbitrator who joined Miles more than a decade ago after experiencing the benefits of mediation over litigation for the parties involved. He has nearly 40 years of experience as a trial lawyer, focusing primarily on premises liability matters, including slip-and-falls, third-party criminal acts, and false arrest and malicious prosecution cases. Doug has represented both plaintiffs and defendants, and his clients have included large national grocery chains, big box stores, hotels, apartment complexes, and restaurants.

Doug is able to see all sides of an issue and recognizes the inherent risks to both plaintiffs and defendants in these kinds of cases, making him a talented and sought-after mediator. In addition to premises liability cases, Doug mediates cases involving auto accidents, professional negligence, medical malpractice, and other personal injury claims. He is committed to helping parties resolve their disputes; even if a matter impasses at mediation, he will continue to reach out to the parties afterwards and is often able to successfully settle the case post-mediation.

Education

  • Miami University, Oxford, OH, Bachelor’s degree in Political Science-1980
  • Florida State University College of Law, J.D. degree-1985

Admitted to Practice

  • All Georgia courts, state and federal-1985

Professional or Trade Affiliations

  • State Bar of Georgia
  • Fayette County Bar Association

Honors and Awards

Speaking Engagements

  • Fayette County Bar Association, 2016 Annual Seminar, Tips for achieving success at mediation
  • Multiple presentations on slip and fall law and premises liability issues
Rates and Fees

Rates - Doug Wilde

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Atlanta Rates 4hr Min.
2 Party Case: $300 per party; per hour
3 Party Case: $275 per party; per hour
4 Party Case: $250 per party; per hour
5+ Party Case: Flat Rate Available Upon Request
Arbitration Hourly Rate: $500

Travel time and expenses, including meals and lodging, billed separately and split equally among the parties at the Neutral's hourly rate.
Pre/Post Consultation & Document Review: Hourly Mediation/Arbitration Rate

Mediation /Arbitration Admin Fees
Atlanta Mediation Admin Fee - $300 per party
Arbitration Commencement And Administration Fee: $1500 per party

MEDIATION CANCELLATION POLICY

Mediations cancelled within 10 days of the mediation will be charged a cancellation fee of $1000. However, mediations cancelled, rescheduled or settled within 24 hours of the mediation will be charged 4 hrs. of the Neutral's hourly rate . Cancellation fees shall be sent to the cancelling party unless otherwise agreed to by the parties.

ARBITRATION FEE PAYMENT POLICY

Arbitration Commencement and Administrative Fee is $1500.00 per party, per arbitrator. At the commencement of arbitration, each party will be invoiced $1500.00. This fee is refundable minus $500.00 per party until the initial case management order has been issued. All arbitration related invoices are due upon receipt.

ARBITRATION CANCELLATION POLICY

If a single-day Arbitration Hearing scheduled on the merits of the case cancels or reschedules within 15 business days of the hearing, the parties will be charged 4 hours of the Arbitrator’s hourly rate. However, if the single-day Arbitration Hearing cancels or reschedules within 2 business days of the hearing, the parties will be charged 8 hours of the Arbitrator’s hourly rate.

If a multi-day Arbitration Hearing scheduled on the merits of the case cancels or reschedules within 28 business days of the hearing, the parties will be charged 4 hours of the Arbitrator's hourly rate for each day reserved for the hearing. However, if the multi-day Arbitration Hearing cancels or reschedules within 7 business days of the hearing, the parties will be charged 8 hours of the Arbitrator's hourly rate for each day reserved for the hearing.

Issuance of the Final Arbitration Order/Award

Arbitration Awards/Orders will not be issued to either party until Miles has received full payment for all fees and expenses associated with the arbitration.