Neal O’Toole

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Overview

Neal O’Toole

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

Why I Choose to Mediate

Before entering law school, I earned degrees in psychology and political science because I was interested in the humanity involved in both. While the law itself was created to protect and promote the society, the process of litigation can often feel un-compassionate. Legal battles can be emotionally, psychically, and even physically brutal to the people involved. Mediation is a solid union of the better aspects of the law and the intrinsically cooperative nature of people.

As a litigator and a mediator, I am proud to bring my experience and training into an arena where solutions can be found and resolutions made with minimal heartache, acrimony, and turmoil.

Biography

I graduated cum laude in 1982 from Loyola University with degrees in both political science and psychology. I immediately enrolled in Tulane School of Law and, in 1985, obtained my law degree. I practiced law in New Orleans until 1988 when I relocated to Florida and joined a law firm specializing in civil litigation. In 1992, I became a shareholder in the firm that was then known as Frost & O’Toole, P.A.

I am an AV-rated lawyer, the highest rating established by Martindale Hubbel, the agency that provides attorneys’ ratings throughout the United States. I am Board-certified by The Florida Bar as a Civil Trial Lawyer and in Business Litigation. This distinction is held by less than 2% of lawyers within the state of Florida, and by only six lawyers in Polk County. I am also Board-certified in Civil Trial Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA); an Associate member of the American Board of Trial Advocates; certified as a mediator by the Florida Supreme Court; and a member of the Florida Academy of Professional Mediators, Inc.

I am 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.

*Mr. O’Toole’s certification lapsed and he is currently in the process of re-certification.

Rates and Fees

Rates - Neal O’Toole

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Central Florida 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

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
Arbitration Hourly Rate: $600

Mediation /Arbitration Admin Fees
Central Florida Mediation Admin Fee - $100 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.