Wallace Smith Mediators
At Wallace Smith LLP, we combine extensive litigation experience with advanced mediation training to offer you exceptional dispute resolution services. Discover how our team’s expertise can guide you through your mediation with skill and understanding.
Doug Wallace
After nearly 30 years of experience in civil litigation representing both plaintiffs and defendants, Doug is offering mediation services after completing the Harvard Negotiation Mastery Course. His main areas of practice include:
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personal Injury (MVA & non-MVA)
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medical malpractice
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professional liability (regulated health professionals, engineers, lawyers, etc.)
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insurance coverage
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wrongful death
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municipal liability
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construction losses
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product liability
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defamation
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historical sexual abuse
Doug offers a calm, well-prepared and adaptable approach to every mediation. He is committed to finding a solution to even the most difficult problems. He looks forward to assisting counsel and their clients to resolve their disputes.
Brian Smith
Brian has 22 years of litigation experience during which he mediated hundreds of claims. He also completed the Harvard Negotiation Mastery Course. He has acted for plaintiffs and defendants involved in:
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motor vehicle litigation
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occupiers' liability
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products liability
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professional negligence
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municipal liability
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environmental liability
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construction
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historical sexual abuse
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insurance coverage disputes
Brian believes that a well-prepared mediator who works to understand and empathize with each party’s position can bridge nearly any gap that exists between them. He knows the common, and less common approaches mediators take. He has seen what works, and what doesn’t. He is committed to work tirelessly before, during, and after the mediation to help counsel and their clients reach a resolution that is acceptable to all.
We offer half-day and full-day mediations in addition to half-hour pre-mediation consultations to better facilitate the process.
If you have any questions, please contact us at mediations@wallacesmith.ca.
Mediation Fees
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Two party, half day mediation (up to 3.5 hours) – $2,750 + HST
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Two party, full day mediation – $4,500 + HST
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For each additional party – $750
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Extended mediations – $425 per extra hour
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Travel time outside the London region – $175 per hour
* Fees include all preparation.
** For in-person mediations there will be a disbursement for the facility and refreshments.
Cancellation Policy
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More than 48 hours prior to the mediation – Incurred disbursements only
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Less than 48 hours prior to the mediation – $2,500 + HST
* The cancellation fee will be waived if the mediation is rescheduled to a new date within 6 months of the original date.