ATTORNEY, MEDIATOR, ARBITRATOR, SPECIAL MAGISTRATE, COURT APPOINTED STATUTORY ARBITRATOR
TERRY SCHMIDT
VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON MEDIATION | JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
YEARS MEDIATING
CASES MEDIATED
CASES ARBITRATED
CALENDAR
REAL TIME AVAILABILITY
STEP 1
SELECT OPEN DATE
STEP 2
SUBMIT REQUEST
STEP 3
RECEIVE CONFIRMATION
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 more details.
Notifications and reminders are also set up to ensure participants are well-prepared and informed.
FEE SCHEDULE
RATES & POLICIES
Mediation Fee
- $225 per party, per hour for two-party dispute
- $550 per hour to be divided evenly among parties for a multi-party dispute
There is a one-hour charge for mediation administration services and mediation preparation; however, if the parties’ mediation statements require more than one hour of preparation time, the additional time will be billed as preparation time. To avoid confusion, a “party” is defined as all parties who are represented by the same counsel or who appear pro se.
BILLING MATTERS
All fees are calculated using the per hour rate above, and all invoices are due upon receipt. Following the conclusion of the mediation, each party will be billed for their portion of the fee, unless the parties agree otherwise. Payments should be made in accordance with the payment instructions on the invoice.
CANCELLATION POLICY
If the mediation is cancelled or rescheduled less than 5 business days (Monday-Friday) prior to the scheduled session and absent other agreement by the parties, each party will be billed for its portion of the minimum fee, which shall be two (2) hours per party for half-day mediations and four (4) hours per party for full-day mediations. I respectfully remind clients that the cancellation policy is meant as fair compensation for reserving time which I typically cannot fill in less than 5 days. If I am able to schedule a mediation on short notice for the cancelled scheduled time, the cancellation fee will not be charged.
RESOURCES
CURRICULUM VITAE & GUIDELINES
The resource hub contains easy access to essential documents to enhance your mediation experience with Schmidt Mediation. Please download Terry Schmidt’s Rate Card & CV for future reference.
Also find guidelines on best practices for virtual mediation sessions via Zoom, making the experience productive and efficient. Additionally, explore a comprehensive set of Rules for Mediation, providing clarity and structure to the mediation journey.
DOWNLOAD RATE CARD & CURRICULUM VITAE
REVIEW SAMPLE MEDIATION AGREEMENT
DOWNLOAD VIRTUAL MEDIATION HELPFUL HINTS
FIND MEDIATION GUIDELINES FOR SUCCESS
GET MEDIATOR'S IRS W-9 FORM
ABOUT
TERRANCE E. SCHMIDT
Terry has specialized in litigation since 1974, handling a wide range of cases including breach of contract, fraud, employment discrimination, and various other areas of law. Terry has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in significant cases, such as Jaffe v. Grant and VKK Corp. v. National Football League, and served as special counsel in notable proceedings like the disbarment of F. Lee Bailey.
Additionally, Terry has extensive experience as a mediator, having mediated over 5,000 cases across state and federal courts and the American Arbitration Association. These cases often involved substantial claims, such as a $400 million telecommunications breach of contract and a $25 million insurance claim. As an arbitrator and special master, Terry has overseen numerous disputes involving contracts, construction, and consumer fraud. Furthermore, Terry has a strong background in multi-party dispute resolution, both as an attorney and mediator, including high-profile cases like an antitrust litigation involving the NFL with claims exceeding $450 million and a toxic tort case involving multiple families.
Terry’s comprehensive experience in litigation, mediation, and arbitration highlights a distinguished career in resolving complex legal disputes.
BAR ADMISSIONS
Admitted to the Florida Bar (1973)
Admitted to the United States Supreme Court
Admitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth and Eleventh Circuits
Admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Professional Affiliations
American Bar Association, Section on Dispute Resolution
The Florida Bar, Section on Dispute Resolution
Jacksonville Bar Association
Florida Academy of Professional Mediators
National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals
Chester Bedell Inn of Court
The College of Master Advocates and Barristers
Certifications & ADR Appointments
Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator (Since 1997)
Certified Federal Court Mediator, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (Since 1997)
Appointed to AAA’s Commercial Panel of Neutrals (1998)
Certified Mediator, American Arbitration Association (1999)
Qualified Arbitrator, American Arbitration Association
Appointed Special Master and Statutory Arbitrator by the Circuit Court in commercial disputes
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Education
- B.A., Political Science, Wittenberg University (1967)
- J.D., Duke University School of Law (1973)
- Editor, Duke Law Journal (1972–1973)
Alternative Dispute Resolution Training
- Florida Dispute Resolution Center, 40-Hour Mediation Training (1995)
- Florida Bar CLE Course on Alternative Dispute Resolution (1998)
- AAA Commercial Arbitrator Training Workshop (1999)
- Florida Bar Seminar on Private Judges, Mediation, and Arbitration (2000)
- AAA Commercial Arbitrator II – Advanced Case Management (2001)
- ABA Section of Dispute Resolution, Collaboration in the Capital: The Power of ADR (2001)
- ABA Section of Dispute Resolution, New Vistas in Dispute Resolution (2002)
- AAA Advanced Mediator Skills for Court-Based Settlement Programs (2003)
- DRC 13th Annual Conference, Framing Our Future (2004)
- Fourth Annual Institute on Advanced Mediation-Advocacy Skills Training (2005)
- ADR Section of Dispute Resolution (JBA), Fifth Annual CME Seminar (2012)
- National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals, Advanced Mediation Training Retreat (2011, 2012)
NOTABLE CASES
- Jaffe v. Grant, 793 F.2d 1182 (11th Cir. 1986)
- Woodman v. U.S., 764 F. Supp. 1455 (M.D. Fla), rev’d 121 F.3d 1430 (11th Cir. 1997)
- VKK Corp. v. National Football League, 55 F. Supp. 2d 196 (S.D.N.Y. 1999)
- Connecticut General Life Insurance Co. v. Jones, 764 So. 2d 677 (Fla. 1st DCA 2000)
The Florida Bar v. F. Lee Bailey, 803 So. 2d 603 (Fla.), cert. denied 122 S.Ct. 1916 (2002)
AWARDS & HONORS
- Master, Chester Bedell Inn of Court
- Senior Counsel, The College of Master Advocates and Barristers
- Legal Elite for Mediation, Florida Trend Magazine (2007–present)
- Super Lawyers – Alternative Dispute Resolution, Florida Super Lawyers (2006–present)
- Jacksonville’s Best Lawyers, Jacksonville Magazine (2001, 2004)
Resolution of Appreciation, The Florida Bar (2002) — for pro bono service as Special Counsel in the F. Lee Bailey disbarment proceeding
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS & PUBLICATIONS
- “The Florida Bar v. F. Lee Bailey: A Cautionary Tale” – Speaker, Raymond Ehrlich Trial Advocacy Seminar (2002)
- “Winning Without Trial: The Mediation Roundtable” – Panelist, Raymond Ehrlich Trial Advocacy Seminar (2003)
- Panelist – Chester Bedell Inn of Court (2004)
- Panelist – Florida Coastal School of Law ADR Presentation (2005)
- “Local Issues Facing Mediators and the Ethical Implications” – Speaker, 2nd Annual N.E. Florida CME Seminar (2009)
Co-author (with Kenneth W. Starr): “Inspection Rights of Corporate Stockholders: Toward a More Effective Statutory Model”, 42 Fla. L. Rev. 173 (1974)
CASE EXPERIENCE
Terry has significant experience in high-stakes mediation and multi-party dispute resolution in various complex areas including contract disputes, insurance claims, securities fraud, real estate, stockholders’ rights, personal injury, employment, civil rights, antitrust, ERISA, toxic torts, and construction litigation.