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Overview

James Young

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James is a fully bilingual (English-Spanish) mediator and arbitrator who also maintains an active law practice. He is a North Carolina Certified Superior Court Mediator and has experience mediating a range of cases including, but not limited to, guardianships and Medicaid planning, special needs estate planning, breach of contract, defamation, personal injury, workers compensation, and estate matters. James also has extensive arbitration experience in the areas of personal injury, landlord/tenant issues, and contractual disputes.

Education

  • McDaniel College (Formerly Western Maryland College), B.A., cum laude
  • American University, Washington College of Law, J.D.

Professional or Trade Affiliations

  • Member of the Mecklenburg County Bar Board of Directors (Former)
  • N.C. Bar Association Elder Law Section Council (Former)
  • N.C. Bar Association Dispute Resolution Section Member

Publications

Planning Your Estate? What to Ask Before You Name an Executor, June 2023

Preying on Seniors: Preventing Elder Financial Abuse, March 2023

Community Involvement

  • Past President Mid-State Rotary
  • Past President Randolph County Bar Association
  • Member Board of Directors New Gardens Friends School (Former)

Speaking Engagements

Testimonials

“James is a great mediator! He is a true professional that makes sure to consider all sides of the issues. James is able to use his insights and personal touch to move participants toward reasonable and fair resolutions. Whether a resolution is reached that day or not, each participant will be better off at the end of the day when using James’ services! “
–Chris Burns, Claims Specialist, State Farm

“James is a great mediator. His fluency in Spanish and ability to connect with injured workers are invaluable. Highly recommend.”
–Marcus Spake, Managing Attorney, Stewart Law Offices

“I highly recommend James as a mediator. He recently handled a tough mediation matter that I was involved in with professionalism and fairness to all parties.”
–Steven Arrington, Attorney, The Arrington Firm, P.C.

Rates and Fees

Rates - James Young

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Charlotte Rates
2 Party Case: $200 per party; per hour
3 Party Case: $133 per party; per hour
4 Party Case: $100 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
Charlotte Mediation Admin Fee - $200 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.