Todd Bechtel
Todd Bechtel Senior Neutral
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Overview

Todd Bechtel

Todd Bechtel is a full-time mediator and arbitrator who joined Miles in 2011. He handles cases including automobile, personal injury, premises liability, trucking, and wrongful death, among others.

Todd was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia and joined Crim & Bassler, L.L.P. in 1988, following his graduation from Mercer University School of Law.

An AV-rated attorney, Todd focused his practice in the areas of insurance and tort defense, personal injury, and general civil litigation. As a partner with the firm, Todd tried 175 cases as lead counsel across the state of Georgia.

He is married and the proud parent of one daughter.

Education

  • Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University, J.D., 1988
  • University of Georgia, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, 1985
  • Macon Junior College, associate’s degree, 1983

Admitted to Practice

  • Georgia State and Superior Courts-1988
  • Georgia Court of Appeals-1988
  • Supreme Court of Georgia-1988
  • United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia-1988

Professional or Trade Affiliations

  • Atlanta Bar Association
  • Cobb County Bar Association
  • State Bar of Georgia
Rates and Fees

Rates - Todd Bechtel

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New Mediation Rates for Cases Conducted on or after October 1, 2025
2 Party Case: $450 per party; per hour
3 Party Case: $400 per party; per hour
4+ Party Case: $350 per party; per hour
Flat Rate Available Upon Request
Atlanta Rates 4hr Min.
2 Party Case: $400 per party; per hour
3 Party Case: $350 per party; per hour
4 Party Case: $300 per party; per hour
5+ Party Case: Flat Rate Available Upon Request
Arbitration Hourly Rate: $650

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 - $400 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 $1000. 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.