Marci Joel
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Overview

Marci Joel

Marci Joel possesses a wealth of experience as a practicing attorney and as a mediator. She began her mediation journey in 2004, as part of the Los Angeles Superior Court ADR pilot program. She trained with the Pepperdine Strauss Institute for Dispute Resolution and began her mediation practice. After moving to Georgia, she continued my education and training in alternative dispute resolution.  She is a Georgia Registered Neutral and Arbitrator for Civil and Domestic cases, and a panel member for the Fulton County ADR office.

Marci attended the University of Southern California for both undergraduate and law school and began practicing law in 1997. Marci has spent her legal career litigating in a variety of practice areas including entertainment, product liability, coverage, legal malpractice, contracts, and general civil litigation.

Marci believes strongly in the value of mediation. “After many years in the courtroom, I came to realize that litigation is not always in the best interest of the clients. Litigation is draining, with no guarantee of the outcome. Alternative Dispute Resolution and mediation allow clients their “day in court” while affording them an actual say in the cost, outcome, and settlement of their case,” she explains.

In addition to her mediation career, Marci is also active in her community volunteering in various organizations and currently sitting on the Board of Directors of the ALEF Fund through the Jewish Federation of Atlanta. When she isn’t working Marci is a busy married mom of three active children and three fur kids, Dexter, Tigger, and Thor. She also enjoys scuba diving, poker, and is an avid sports fan cheering on the USC Trojans or the Atlanta Falcons.

Education

  • The University of Southern California, Juris Doctor, 1997
  • The University of Southern California, B.S., Public Administration, 1993

Admitted to Practice

  • Georgia
  • California

Professional or Trade Affiliations

  • Board of Directors of the ALEF Fund through the Jewish Federation of Atlanta  
Rates and Fees

Rates - Marci Joel

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Atlanta Rates 4hr Min.
2 Party Case: $300 per party; per hour
3 Party Case: $250 per party; per hour
4 Party Case: $200 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
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 $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.