Paul Venker
Paul Venker Neutral
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Overview

Paul Venker

Paul N. Venker brings over 30 years of legal experience to his mediation practice, with expertise spanning a wide range of legal areas, including:

  • Medical malpractice
  • Employment discrimination
  • Business disputes
  • Product liability
  • Commercial litigation
  • General liability
  • Insurance coverage

Paul has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in numerous cases and served as in-house counsel at Monsanto Company during the late 1980s. His balanced perspective as an advocate for both sides allows him to provide fair and effective mediation services.

Paul is listed as a neutral with several courts, including:

  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
  • Circuit Court for the City of St. Louis
  • St. Louis County Circuit Court
  • Circuit Court for Madison County, Illinois
  • Circuit Court for St. Clair County, Illinois
  • St. Charles County Circuit Court

Affiliations

  • Member, Missouri Bar
  • Member, Illinois State Bar Association
  • Member, American Bar Association, Section of Labor and Employment Law
  • Member, The Lawyers Association of St. Louis
  • Member, Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
  • Board Member, St. Louis Bar Foundation (2007–present)
  • Board Member, Missouri Bar Board of Governors (1992–2000)
  • Board Member, Missouri Bar Young Lawyers Section Council (1987–1991)

Accomplishments
Paul Venker’s decades of experience as a civil litigator, combined with his mediation training and service as a court-appointed neutral, make him a trusted mediator for resolving complex disputes. His dedication to fairness and professionalism has earned him respect from both clients and peers in the legal community.

Education

  • USA&M Advanced Mediator Training (2013)
  • Mediator Training, University of Missouri (2013)
  • J.D., University of Missouri – Columbia School of Law (1980)
  • B.A., University of Missouri – Columbia, cum laude (1977)
Rates and Fees

Rates - Paul Venker

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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.