Neal O’Toole

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Overview

Neal O’Toole is an attorney and mediator who handles cases including automobile, insurance, personal injury, premises liability, and property issues, among others. He uses his experience and training to help the parties find resolution made with minimal heartache, acrimony, and turmoil.

Neal is an AV Preeminent®-rated lawyer, the highest rating established by Martindale Hubbel, and is board certified by the Florida Bar as a civil trial lawyer and in business litigation. He is also board-certified in Civil Trial Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA); is an associate member of the American Board of Trial Advocates; is certified as a mediator by the Florida Supreme Court; and is a member of the Florida Academy of Professional Mediators, Inc.

After graduating with degrees in political science and psychology. He attended Tulane School of Law, obtaining his law degree in 1985. He practiced law in New Orleans until 1988 when he relocated to Florida and joined a law firm specializing in civil litigation. In 1992, he became a shareholder in the firm that was then known as Frost & O’Toole, P.A.

Neal is admitted to practice law in Florida, Louisiana, and the District of Columbia, as well as before the United States district courts and the courts of appeal within these states.

Certifications

Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator
Florida Supreme Court Certified Appellate Mediator
Florida Qualified Arbitrator
Florida Bar Board Certified Business Litigation Lawyer

Rates and Fees

Rates - Neal O’Toole

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Tampa Rates 3hr 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: $600

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
Tampa 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 3 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.