Gael Wood
Hon. Gael Wood Neutral
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Overview

Gael Wood

Hon. Gael D. Wood has a distinguished legal career spanning more than four decades, including extensive experience as a trial judge, mediator, and attorney. He served as the Presiding Circuit Judge for the 20th Judicial Circuit from 2001 to 2017, overseeing hundreds of cases involving:

  • Medical malpractice
  • Product liability
  • Motor vehicle accidents
  • Wrongful death

In addition to his service as a Circuit Judge, Judge Wood has been designated as a Special Judge for both the Missouri Supreme Court and the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District. He continues to serve as a Senior Circuit Judge since 2017.

Before his judicial career, Judge Wood was a member of a law firm engaged in general legal practice from 1975 to 2000, representing both plaintiffs and defendants. He is an ASTAR Fellow (Advanced Science and Technology Adjudication Resource), reflecting his expertise in handling cases involving complex scientific and technical issues.

Affiliations

  • Member, Missouri Bar
  • Member, 20th Judicial Circuit Bar Association

Judge Wood’s breadth of experience in litigation, adjudication, and mediation makes him a highly skilled and effective mediator. His ability to handle complex disputes with professionalism and fairness has earned him widespread respect in the legal community.

Education

  • USA&M Advanced Mediator Training (2018)
  • University of Missouri School of Law Mediation Training (2018)
  • J.D., University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law (1975)
  • B.A., University of Missouri – Columbia (1969)
Rates and Fees

Rates - Gael Wood

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Mediation Rates
2 Party Case: $200 per party; per hour
3 Party Case: $150 per party; per hour
4 Party Case: $125 per party; per hour
5+ Party Case: Flat Rate Available Upon Request

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