Thomas Prebil
Hon. Thomas Prebil Neutral
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Overview

Thomas Prebil

Hon. Thomas J. Prebil is a seasoned mediator and former Circuit Judge with extensive experience in resolving complex legal disputes. He served as a Circuit Judge for the 21st Judicial Circuit of St. Louis County from 2009 to 2016, during which he presided over and settled hundreds of cases. His judicial work included a wide range of civil, criminal, and dissolution cases.

Before his judicial appointment, Judge Prebil practiced law for over three decades (1975–2009), representing both plaintiffs and defendants in numerous cases. His legal career began as a Public Defender for the City of St. Louis (1972–1975) after serving on active duty with the U.S. Army Reserves (1971–1972).

Throughout his career, Judge Prebil has tried and settled cases in the following areas:

  • Admiralty/Jones Act
  • Business and Commercial Disputes
  • Class Action and Mass Tort
  • Contract and Corporate Partnership Disputes
  • Employment/ADA/Discrimination
  • Environmental/Toxic Tort
  • FELA (Federal Employers Liability Act)
  • Insurance Policy Disputes
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Nursing Home Negligence
  • Personal Injury and Premises Liability
  • Product Liability and Professional Malpractice
  • Property Damage and Real Estate Disputes
  • Uninsured Motorist and Wrongful Death

Affiliations

  • Admitted to practice law in:
    • Missouri (1971)
    • Illinois (1987)
  • Member, St. Louis County Bar Association
  • Member, Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
  • Member, Lawyers Association of St. Louis

Accomplishments
Judge Prebil’s extensive judicial and legal experience, combined with advanced mediation training, makes him uniquely qualified to mediate a wide variety of disputes. His dedication to fair and equitable resolution has earned him respect in both the legal and mediation communities.

Education

  • USA&M Advanced Mediator Training (2016)
  • Advanced Mediator Training, United States District Court (2016)
  • Mediator Training, Washington University School of Law (2006)
  • J.D., Saint Louis University School of Law (1971)
  • B.A., Saint Louis University (1968)
Rates and Fees

Rates - Thomas Prebil

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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.

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.