Charles M. McDaniel, Jr.

Mediator

Phone

Main:

678-222-0248


Direct:

404-550-4382

Email

Email Charles M. McDaniel, Jr.

Fees

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    Administrative Fee
    $200.00 per party/per day

    Mediation / Arbitration Hourly Fees

    2 Party Case: $300 per Party Per Hour
    3 Party Case: $275 Per Party Per Hour
    4 Party Case: $250 Per Party Per Hour

    Fees are the same for any additional time spent on document review, research, written findings of fact/law and other outside time, if any, necessary to prepare or make an informed award or evaluation.

    Year-End, Flat Fee Pricing Special

    Mediation / Arbitration Hourly Fees

    2 Party Case:  Flat fee of $1,250 Per Party/Per Day
    3 Party Case: Flat fee of $1,150  Per Party/Per Day
    4 Party Case: Flat fee of $1,000 Per Party/Per Day

    All flat fees are inclusive of document review, research, pre-mediation conference calls, written finding of fact/law and other outside time, if any, necessary to prepare or make an informed evaluation and effective mediation.

    MINIMUM TIME:
    A 3-Hour Minimum will be charged in all cases.

    TRAVEL TIME:

    For travel time charges for mediations held at locations other than at BAY’s offices in Atlanta, please contact BAY.

    ALL CHARGES WILL BE SHARED EQUALLY AMONG ALL PARTIES, UNLESS OTHERWISE AGREED IN WRITING. RATES MAY BE ADJUSTED FOR SPECIAL SITUATIONS. THE FEE IS TO BE AGREED UPON IN ADVANCE.

    OUR CONTRACT FOR SERVICES IS WITH THE ATTORNEY(S). WE EXTEND CREDIT, WITH NO ADVANCE DEPOSIT REQUIREMENT, BASED ON THE ATTORNEY’S CREDIT. THE ATTORNEY, IN TURN, COLLECTS FROM HIS/HER CLIENT. THEREFORE, WE EXPECT PAYMENT FROM THE ATTORNEY(S) REGARDLESS OF CLIENT ACTIVITY.

    *** A FINANCE CHARGE OF 1.50% PER MONTH (18% PER YEAR) WILL BE CHARGED ON BALANCES DUE OVER 45 DAYS.

To reserve an appointment online, please click your preferred available date. Our staff will contact you on receipt of your Appointment Request form.

Please note that a requested date is not fully booked until confirmed by our scheduling coordinator, Sam Kinghorn.

Bio

Charles M. McDaniel, Jr. is committed to providing excellence in mediation and conflict resolution, driven by the relentless pursuit of solutions.

With over 35 years of legal experience, primarily as a trial lawyer, and an “AV Preeminent” rating in the prestigious Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, Charlie has a proven history of advising, mediating, and resolving disputes for individuals, businesses, and insurers. His trial experience includes over 75 cases brought to verdict and the successful resolution of thousands more through mediation. Throughout his career, Charlie has developed deep expertise in litigation strategies and conflict dynamics. Charlie’s legal practice encompassed a broad spectrum of cases, including catastrophic bodily injury, wrongful death, construction defect claims, insurance coverage, and extra-contractual bad faith disputes involving various policy types.

Today, he applies that expertise to mediation, offering a 180-degree analysis of disputes and tailoring his approach to the unique challenges of each situation. He is particularly adept at navigating complex legal matters, seeing the big picture and facilitating a resolution. Charlie’s goal is to help parties find common ground and reach mutually satisfactory outcomes, recognizing that most disputes share underlying commonalities. He is dedicated to facilitating constructive dialogue and achieving swift resolutions, while maintaining the focus, dedication, and attention required for successful mediation.

Before his legal career, Charlie’s diverse background included teaching at the Galloway School in Atlanta, Georgia, which has equipped him with a unique skill set ideal for the nuanced art of mediation and conflict resolution.

Areas of Expertise

  • Catastrophic Personal Injuries/Brain Injuries
  • Wrongful Death
  • Products Liability
  • Premises Liability
  • Nursing Home/LTC Litigation
  • Insurance + Coverage
  • Construction
  • Injuries + Accidents

Locations

  • Atlanta

Languages Spoken

  • English

Credentials

ADR Training

Henning Mediation & Arbitration Service, Inc. Civil Mediation Practicum

Education

University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., 1988

Moot Court Board

Vanderbilt University, B.A., 1982

Bar Admissions

Georgia
New Jersey
United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia
United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
United States Supreme Court

Legal Employment

Copeland, Stair, Valz & Lovell, LLP (Partner 2007-2024)

Insley & Race. LLC (Partner, 2004-2007)

McElroy, Deutsch & Mulvaney, Morristown, NJ (Of Counsel, 2003-2004)

Post & McDaniel, Atlanta, Georgia (2000-2003)

Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers, LLP, Atlanta, Georgia (Partner, 1997-2000)

Bovis, Kyle & Burch, Atlanta, Georgia (1988-1997; Partner, 1995-1997)

Professional Affiliations

American Bar Association

Atlanta Bar Association

Defense Research Institute

State Bar of Georgia