Attorney
Arbitrator
Mediator
“A good settlement is better than a good lawsuit”
Abraham Lincoln
About Michael Menard
Mike has been resolving matters pending in state and federal courts as an arbitrator or mediator since 2001. After conducting more than 3,000 mediations, he is proud to boast a consistently high settlement rate.
As a seasoned lawyer with more than 35 years experience in the litigation and trial of personal injury claims, Mike has lectured on the topic of ADR on behalf of the Erie County Bar Association and the Erie Institute of Law, as well as given in-house presentations at these institutions.
Cases Arbitrated/Mediated
Years Litigation Experience
CASE EXPERIENCE
- ADA Disability
- Admiralty
- Automotive
- Aviation
- Civil Rights
- Class Actions
- Commercial/Business
- Construction
- Contract Disputes
- Discrimination
- EEOC
- Elder Abuse
- Employment
- Health Care
- Insurance
- Legal Malpractice
- Medical Devices
- Medical Malpractice
- Nursing Homes
- Personal Injury
- Pharmaceuticals
- Police
- Premises Liability
- Product Liability
- Professional Fees
- Professional Liability
- Professional Malpractice
- Professional Negligence
- Property Damage
- Railroad & Trucking
- Sexual Harassment
- Sports
- Torts
- Transportation
- Wrongful Death
EDUCATION
- State University of New York at Buffalo -B.A., Political Science, May 1974
- University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables, Florida -J.D., cum laude, 1977
MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS
- New York State Bar Association (Charter Member, Section on ADR)
- The Florida Bar (Member, Section on ADR)
- Erie County Bar Association
- New York State Trial Lawyers’ Association
- Western New York Trial Lawyers’ Association (President, 2006)
- Mediator for Resolute Systems and NAMS
Practice Areas
Managing the process of resolving disputes has been Mike’s focus, in both state and federal courts. He understands the importance of reaching a settlement for the sake of all parties. With a genuine interest in others, Mike encourages dialog with relatability and experience.
Mike provides consultation, conflict resolution, arbitration or mediation services to parties included but not limited to these practice areas:
- Automotive
- Insurance
- Medical Malpractice
- Personal Injury
- Pharmaceuticals
- Premises Liability
- Product Liability
- Sexual Harassment
- Torts
- Wrongful Death
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Mike conducts both mediations and arbitrations either in-person or via video conferencing using the Zoom app. Please download these Zoom instructions for helpful information.
Mike’s W-9 form is available for download here.
Fee Schedule
MEDIATION
Non-Federal/Private
$350 per hour with a two (2) hour minimum
Federal
See ADR Plan Rules.
ARBITRATION
CANCELLATION POLICY
There will be no cancelation fee if the mediation is cancelled or rescheduled more than seventy-two (72) hours prior to the scheduled session time. However, if the mediation is not cancelled or rescheduled at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of the scheduled session time, the parties will be charged 100% of the minimum fee.
BILLING MATTERS
The mediator’s fees will be paid by the parties and will be divided equally between you unless otherwise indicated. The attorneys for the respective parties will be responsible for the payment of all mediation fees. All invoices are due upon receipt. Payments should be made in accordance with the payment instructions on the invoice. Counsel for each party is financially responsible for timely payment of all mediation fees.
Calendar
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To reserve a mediation session, please select from any of the available dates below. A quick ONLINE APPOINTMENT REQUEST will collect contact details and case information. Once submitted, we will be in touch as quickly as possible.
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