CALENDAR
Check dates. Book in real-time.
To reserve a mediation session, please select a suitable time slot from any of the available dates on the real-time calendar below. A quick interactive APPOINTMENT REQUEST will collect contact details and case information. Once submitted, we will be in touch promptly with confirmation and required paperwork.
Notifications and reminders are also set up to ensure participants are well-prepared and informed.
FEE SCHEDULE
Rates & Cancellation Policy.
Hourly Billing Rates
Two-party mediation: $200 per party, per hour
Three-party mediation: $175 per party, per hour
Four or more parties: $150 per party, per hour
A “party” includes all individuals represented by the same counsel.
BILLING MATTERS
Billing Matters
For a “half day” mediation, the minimum fee is four (4) hours, inclusive of all pre- and post-mediation activity. For a “full day” mediation (i.e., a mediation that is scheduled for four hours or more) the parties will be charged the hourly billing rate outlined below for hours actually spent mediating, with no added charge for pre- or post-mediation activity.
Hourly Billing Rate:
Two-party mediation: $200 per party, per hour
Three-party mediation: $175 per party, per hour
Four or more parties: $150 per party, per hour
A “party” includes all individuals represented by the same counsel
Payment Terms
Following the conclusion of the mediation, each party will be billed for its portion of the fee, unless the parties agree otherwise. Payments should be made in accordance with the payment instructions on the invoice and payment is due upon receipt of the invoice.
Please note, I have accepted and scheduled the mediation based on my business and professional relationship with counsel, but I consider this engagement as being with counsel and your clients, jointly and severally. Accordingly, counsel for each party is financially responsible for ensuring timely payment of all mediation fees.
In the event prompt payment is not received, my office reserves the right to take appropriate actions to collect payment including filing motions with the presiding court. Furthermore, by scheduling this matter, counsel and client agree that my office shall be entitled to collect all our costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, if my office must take action to collect the mediation fees.
CancelLation Policy
If a mediation is cancelled or rescheduled with less than 72 business hours’ notice (Monday–Friday), each party will be charged the minimum fee. This policy ensures fair compensation for reserved time that cannot be filled on short notice.
RESOURCES
Sample Engagement Letter
Download our sample engagement agreement for mediation. For further inquiries or more on Gaffney Mediation’s services in general, please do not hesitate to email our case manager, Rachel Kaisler, or call the office directly at 803.266.1519.
I encourage the parties and counsel to become familiar with the South Carolina Rules of Alternative Dispute Resolution which govern the mediation process.
Also download the Gaffney Mediation Guidelines for additional help to better manage expectations for the commencing mediation process.
SOUTH CAROLINA ADR RULES
THIS FIRM’S MEDIATION GUIDELINES
MEET AMY



Professional Profile
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE – Communication, General
Queens College (now Queens University of Charlotte), Magna Cum Laude, 1991
JURIS DOCTOR DEGREE
J.D. University of South Carolina School of Law, 1994
In addition to my mediation work, I remain actively engaged with the legal community in South Carolina through professional associations and speaking opportunities.
- Member, National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (NADN) – an invitation-only association of the most experienced and respected civil mediators and arbitrators in the United States, selected by both peers and litigation firms
- Member, American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) – a national, invitation-only organization of experienced trial lawyers dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the civil jury trial
- Member, American Bar Association (ABA) Dispute Resolution Section
- Member, Employment Law Section of the South Carolina Bar
- Member, South Carolina Women Lawyers Association (SCWLA)
- James L. Petigru Chapter, American Inn of Court
- Frequent presenter at legal conferences, including:
- South Carolina Bar Annual Convention
- South Carolina Employment Law Section Annual Meeting
I am honored to have earned the following recognitions in the arenas of mediation and litigation:
- Certified Mediator since 1995 – Amy has been helping parties resolve disputes through mediation for nearly three decades, earning a reputation for fairness, insight, and results.
- Recognized by Best Lawyers in America (since 2012) – A peer-reviewed honor awarded to lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice, specifically in Employment Law and Litigation.
- Named Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers (2019) – Selected for outstanding work in Labor and Employment Litigation, a distinction given to only one lawyer in each practice area per region.
- Recognized by Super Lawyers – A designation given to no more than 5% of attorneys in each state, reflecting peer recognition and professional achievement in Employment Law.
- Named to the Legal Elite of the Midlands – A regional honor determined by votes from fellow attorneys in the Midlands of South Carolina, recognizing excellence in specific areas of practice. Also Legal Elite of the Lowcountry in the area of Mediation.
- AV Preeminent Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell – The highest possible rating for legal ability and ethical standards, based entirely on peer reviews from fellow members of the bar and judiciary.