Muirhead Mediation & Arbitration
Our Philosophy
At Muirhead Mediation & Arbitration the resolution of your dispute in a cost-effective, timely and friendly manner is our mandate.
Since 2008 I have helped parties to reach equitable solutions with a focus on fairness and compassion.
Paul Muirhead
Paul was called to the Ontario Bar in 1989. He practiced with the same Ottawa boutique litigation firm following his call to the Bar until 2018. In his years of practice he had extensive trial experience, both jury and non-jury, and has conducted appeals, at the Court of Appeal and Divisional Court. His Superior Court of Justice trial and appeal appearances number over 50.
Paul’s ability to effectively communicate difficult points is one of his principal attributes. This is reflected in his trial and appeal experience as well as his teaching experience. He has lectured at Algonquin College (employment law), the University of Ottawa Law School (trial advocacy, litigation issues in real estate), the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (various issues in medical ethics and medical/legal matters) and he was a session lecturer at the University of Ottawa School of Management in their Hospital Administration course where he taught the medical ethics block. Paul also was an instructor in civil litigation for the Law Society of Upper Canada’s former Bar Admission’s course.
Outside of the traditional practice of law
Paul has written and lectured on medical ethics both locally and at national conferences. He also has been on the Board of Directors for the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Society of Ontario and Canada.
Professional Services
ADR Services
- Mediation (Civil)
- Neutral Evaluation
- Facilitation
- Arbitration
- Fact Finding
- Med-Arb
- Mini Trial
Education
- Comprehensive Arbitration Training - ADRworks; June 2013
- University of Windsor - Stitt Feld Handy Group - Advanced Alternative Dispute Resolution Workshop; January 2008
- University of Windsor - Stitt Feld Handy Group - Alternative Dispute Resolution Workshop; November 2007
- McGill University - Montreal, Quebec. 1993-1994 - Master of Laws with a Specialization in Biomedical Ethics
- Dalhousie University - Halifax, Nova Scotia. 1984-1987 - Bachelor of Laws
- McMaster University - Hamilton, Ontario. 1979 - 1983 - Honours Bachelor of Arts
Rates and Payment Information
Rates for Mediation
Number of Parties per Legal Action - Fees for a 1/2 day (3 hour) mediation:
full day is double
2 parties ---- $1,000.00 plus HST & disbursements
3 parties ---- $1,200.00 plus HST & disbursements
4 parties ---- $1,500.00 plus HST & disbursements
5 or more --- $1,800.00 plus HST & disbursements
In the case of a mediation exceeding the 3 or 6 hour time frame, there will be a charge of $400.00 per hour plus HST for every hour or part there of in excess of set mediation time.
Cancelation Policy
One week (7 days) notice, no charge. Less than 7 - 2 days before scheduled mediation 1/2 charge. Less than 48 hours full charge
Roster Rates are available - contact Muirhead Mediator for more information.