Dispute Resolution Specialists, founded in 1993 by R. Michael Kasperzak, Jr. is dedicated to offering its clients the highest quality dispute resolution services at a value consistent with the philosophy of alternative dispute resolution. Mediation, the most flexible and popular of the firm's services gives people and businesses the opportunity to resolve a dispute in a confidential, cost effective and collaborative manner. The firm brings parties together to create a "win-win" solution rather than engaging in an adversarial, costly and time consuming legal proceeding. Mediations are conducted at a location convenient to the parties. SERVICE FEES   $175 per hour. Small Case Rate in cases under $15,000.   $250 per hour. Landlord / Tenant Matters per 4-hour session.   $325 per hour all other cases .   Competitive rates available outside of San Francisco Bay Area.   No administrative set-up fee.   No charge for travel time.   Mediations are scheduled at a location convenient to the parties.   There are no travel expenses for cases within the greater San Francisco Bay Area. SURCHARGES & MINIMUMS APPLICABLE   2-hour minimum charge for mediations within San Francisco Bay Area   4-hour minimum charge for mediations outside San Francisco Bay Area. TERMS 5% 15, Net 30. (A 5% discount when paid within 15 days of invoicing.) Above subject to change.