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Ellen Harmon
Ellen Harmon Neutral
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Overview

Ellen Harmon

Ellen Harmon is an experienced mediator, arbitrator, litigator, and corporate counsel. She retired from Global Medical Response, Inc. (GMR) as associate general counsel at the executive vice president level. GMR is a Fortune 500 corporation and the largest provider of air and ground medical transport services in the world. At GMR, Ellen had responsibility for all forms of insured litigation including catastrophic injuries, medical malpractice, general liability, automobile accidents, cyber-attacks, aviation incidents, employment claims, intellectual property claims, and contractual matters. Previously, Ms. Harmon was General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer for Lutheran Senior Services and Legatus Emergency Services.

Ellen has participated in more than 200 mediations and arbitrations and provides executive partnership on liability, compliance and corporate issues, mergers and acquisitions, medical-legal matters, regulatory matters, stop loss and risk management/mitigation issues. She conducts mediations and arbitration through USA&M, serves as a mediator for the EEOC, and provided conflict resolution services for the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Saint Louis University.

Prior to entering the legal profession, Ellen was involved in healthcare administration and nursing management for hospitals in the St. Louis area, with responsibility for operations, crisis intervention, strategic planning, budgets, and personnel management. Her background as an attorney and registered nurse led her to embrace a philosophy of justice with compassion.

Education

  • Presenter, trainer, panelist, and participant in numerous programs related to mediation, litigation, risk management, dispute resolution, and compliance sponsored by United States Arbitration and Mediation, Saint Louis University, the Missouri Bar, BAMSL, USA&M, Global Medical Response, Inc., ECRI Institute (a global, independent authority on healthcare technology and safety), Lutheran Senior Services, Washington University, Missouri Association of Housing for the Aged, and the Missouri State Medical Association
  • Saint Louis University Law School, J.D., 2000
  • Webster University, M.B.A., 1992
  • Goldfarb College of Nursing, R.N., 1981

Professional or Trade Affiliations

  • Association of Missouri Mediators
  • Association of Corporate Counsel (Member)
  • American Health Lawyers Association
  • St. Louis Association of Healthcare Risk Managers (past President/Board Member)
  • Center for Patient Safety PSO (previous member – Board of Directors)
  • St. Louis Area Health Lawyers Association
  • St. Louis Audubon Society (Board of Directors)
  • Missouri Bar Committees for Alternative Dispute Resolution, Health and Hospital Law, Employment Law, and Workers Compensation
Rates and Fees

Rates - Ellen Harmon

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St. Louis Rates
2 Party Case: $175 per party; per hour
3 Party Case: $116.67 per party; per hour
4 Party Case: $87.50 per party; per hour
5+ Party Case: Flat Rate Available Upon Request
Arbitration Hourly Rate: $350

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
St. Louis Mediation Admin Fee - $250 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 $500. 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.