ADMINISTRATIVE FEES:

For two-party matters, JAMS charges a $2,000 Filing fee, to be paid by the party initiating the Arbitration. JAMS also charges a $2,000 Filing Fee for counterclaims. For matters involving three or more parties, the Filing Fee is $3,500.

A refund of $1000 will be issued if the matter is withdrawn within five days of filing. After five days, the filing fee is non-refundable.

A Case Management Fee of 13% will be assessed against all Professional Fees, including time spent for hearings, pre- and post-hearing reading and research, and award preparation. 

PROFESSIONAL FEES:

Hourly rates are set by individual arbitrators. Please contact a JAMS case manager for more information.

Professional fees will be estimated and billed in advance.

All fees, including professional fees and administrative fees, are due and payable upon receipt of an invoice.

Receipt of payment for all fees is required prior to delivery of an arbitration award.

CANCELLATION/CONTINUANCE POLICY

Please refer to the arbitrator’s fee schedule.

JAMS reserves the right to cancel a hearing if fees are not paid by all parties by the applicable cancellation date and JAMS confirms the cancellation in writing.