Pricing and Fees

CPR offers a highly competitive fee structure for the wide range of services it provides.

Fees effective for matters filed as of September 1, 2025 

(Links above will take you to each section) 

Payment of filing fees may be made online at the time of filing. If you need to use another form of payment, please contact cprneutrals@cpradr.org prior to completing the Intake Form. For any other payments, parties may pay by credit card, check, or ACH. Please contact your case administrator for payment instructions. Checks should be made payable to The International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution, Inc. 

Except in the case of employment disputes, and/or otherwise agreed by the parties, CPR’s fees shall be paid equally by the parties, subject to final apportionment by the arbitrator in the award. The initial deposit shall be paid by the filing party. Please refer to the applicable rules where appropriate. 

 

Mediation

Full Service Mediation 

Except as provided below, all Mediations, including Franchise and UNCITRAL mediations: 

•  $850 non-refundable deposit  

•  $850 selection fee paid prior to the appointment of the mediator  

Pursuant to CPR Mediation Procedure Section 3, CPR fees shall be shared equally by the parties unless they otherwise agree or the applicable contract specifies a different cost allocation. 

The fee covers the CPR full vetting process, which includes a conference call with the parties to help CPR develop a list of nominees who will be vetted for conflicts purposes and from which the parties can choose their mediator. Please note that CPR fees do not include the mediator’s compensation. 

Expedited Mediator Appointment 

Streamlined Mediator Appointment: For disputes where the parties wish CPR to choose a mediator for them after having submitted a Request for a Streamlined Appointment. CPR will make the selection based on the information provided by the parties and vet the candidate for conflicts purposes before the appointment: $450/party payable up front. All parties must be in agreement to use this option. Please note that CPR fees do not include the mediator’s compensation. 

Flat Fee Mediation Program: For disputes filed with CPR with less than $500,000 at issue, users may opt to have their matter mediated for a flat fee of $3,500, to be split equally among the parties. This amount will entitle the user to one day of mediation (up to 10 hours, including preparation). Thereafter, an hourly rate of $350 will apply, representing a significant discount from the rates normally charged by CPR’s experienced panelists for a mediation. 

Arbitration 

Administered Arbitration 

A non-refundable filing fee (payable in advance by Claimant with Request for arbitration) of $1,750 is required.  

Amount of Claim and Counterclaim	Non-Refundable Filing Fee	Administrative Fee	Total*
Less than $150,000	$1,750	$1,750	$3,500
$150,000 to less than $300,000	$1,750	$3,000	$4,750
$300,000 to less than $500,000	$1,750	$4,750	$6,500
$500,000 to less than $1 million	$1,750	$7,750	$9,500
$1 million to less than $10 million	$1,750	$10,750	$12,500
$10 million to less than $100 million	$1,750	$18,250	$20,000
Above $100 million	$1,750	$36,250	$38,000
Non-monetary relief only	$1,750	$4,250	$6,000

 

Please note that fees are based on the total amount in controversy, including all claims and counterclaims, and do not include arbitrator compensation.  

*The fees shall be allocated pursuant to Rule 18 of the CPR Administered Arbitration Rules.  

CPR Rules call for the delivery of the final award by the Tribunal to CPR for review within 12 months after the Rule 9.3 Pre-hearing Conference. Thereafter, CPR may charge an additional administrative fee of $2,000 for each additional 6 month period. 
 
CPR reserves the right to impose an upcharge for increased claims or to cover its costs whenever the acts, omissions or requests of parties to a matter require administrative support that, in the discretion of CPR, materially exceeds the ordinary course of support provided as part of its services.    

Appointment under Non-Administered Arbitration or UNCITRAL Rules 

Fees for the appointment of arbitrators through a vetted process, under the Non-Administered Rules, UNCITRAL Rules, other rules or ad-hoc proceedings.  

Value of Matter (as reflected in a demand for damages or determined at CPR’s discretion)	Non-Refundable  Filing Fee	Full Fee for Selection of Single Arbitrator	Full Fee for Selection of Three Arbitrators
Less than $300,000	$1,250	$3,000	$4,000
$300,000 to less than $500,000	$1,250	$4,500	$5,500
$500,000 to less than $1 million	$1,250	$6,500	$7,500
$1 million to less than $10 million	$1,250	$8,000	$10,000
$10 million to less than $100 million	$1,250	$12,000	$14,000
Above $100 million	$1,250	$16,500	$19,500
Declaratory Relief	$1,250	$4,000	$5,000

CPR reserves the right to impose an upcharge for increased claims or to cover its costs whenever the acts, omissions or requests of parties to a matter require administrative support that, in the discretion of CPR, materially exceeds the ordinary course of support provided as part of its services.    

Refund Schedule for both Administered and Non-Administered Arbitration 
 
75% of fee (minus any non-refundable deposit paid) refunded for cases settled or withdrawn prior to candidate vetting. 

50% of fee (minus any non-refundable deposit paid) refunded for cases settled or withdrawn prior to candidate nomination. 

After candidate nomination for Non-Administered cases, no portion of the fee will be refunded or subject to credit-card chargeback. For Administered cases refunds will be at CPR's discretion, which will turn on the timing and circumstances of the refund request. 

Administered Employment Arbitration 

Fees for matters pursuant to Administered Employment Arbitration and not related to the Employment Related Mass Claims Protocol, this fee schedule shall apply. (See further down for the fees subject to the Mass Claims Protocol). 

For Individual Persons filing as Claimant: 

Individual claimant: $250 filing fee (non-refundable). 

Company respondent: $1500 proceed fee (non-refundable) and the full Administrative Fee.  

The proceed fee must be paid in full in order for CPR to continue with the administration of the matter. 

Unless your contract provides otherwise, and to the extent the Due Process Protections apply, the individual claimant filing a claim will not be required to pay more than the amount required to file a claim in a court that would otherwise have jurisdiction over the claim. If CPR's fee of $250 is higher than this amount, please contact CPR with proof of the lesser amount, and the invoice will be adjusted accordingly. Respondent company will pay the balance of the Individual claimant filing fee, along with their proceed fee of $1,500 and the full Administrative Fee.  

Please note: Indigent claimants may be entitled to a fee waiver. California residents requesting a fee waiver, please fill out this form. Others necessitating a fee waiver, please fill out this form. Note: If your income is more than 300% of the federal poverty level, your hardship request will likely not be approved. Send forms together with your filing to CPRNeutrals@cpradr.org. 

For Companies filing as Claimant:  

Company claimant: $1750 filing fee (non-refundable) and the full Administrative Fee. 

Individual respondent: no fee.  

Amount of Claim	Individual Person  Filing Fee*	Company Claimant  Filing Fee	Administrative Fee	Total
Less than $150,000	$250	$1,750	$1,250	$3,000
$150,000 to less than $300,000	$250	$1,750	$3,000	$4,750
$300,000 to less than $500,000	$250	$1,750	$4,750	$6,500
$500,000 to less than $1 million	$250	$1,750	$7,750	$9,500
$1 million to less than $10 million	$250	$1,750	$10,750	$12,500
Above $10 million	$250	$1,750	$18,250	$20,000
Declaratory Relief	$250	$1,750	$4,250	$6,000

*Note: If CPR's fee of $250 is higher than the amount required in the court that would otherwise have jurisdiction over the claim, please contact CPR with notice of the amount, and the invoice will be adjusted accordingly. Respondent company will pay the balance of the Individual Person filing fee, along with their proceed fee of $1,500 and the full Administrative Fee. 

Please note that fees are based on the total amount in controversy, including all claims and counterclaims. 

Administrative Fee is based on the delivery of the final award by the Tribunal to CPR for review within 12 months after the Rule 9.3 Pre-hearing Conference. Thereafter, CPR may charge an additional administrative fee of $2,000 for each additional 6 month period. 

CPR reserves the right to impose an upcharge for increased claims or to cover its costs whenever the acts, omissions or requests of parties to a matter require administrative support that, in the discretion of CPR, materially exceeds  the ordinary course of support provided as part of its services.    

Employment-Related Mass Claims Protocol 

For arbitrations subject to the Employment-Related Mass Claims Protocol, this fee schedule shall govern and supersede the fee structure set forth above for Administered and Non-Administered claims unless otherwise indicated. 

CPR strongly advises that Employers considering including the Protocol in their dispute resolution clause provide CPR with a copy of the ADR clause so that CPR can confirm that it is consistent with CPR’s Due Process Protections. 

Initiation Fee	1-1000 cases $20,000  1001-2000 cases $25,000  additional $2000 per 1000 cases thereafter
Appointment Fee - Company	$1,650/Case
Appointment Fee - Individual Claimant	$250
Mediation Administrative Fee	$10,000

If the amount to file an individual claim in a court that would otherwise have jurisdiction over the claim is less than $250, the individual claimant will pay the lower amount, or if the individual claimant has been approved for a hardship waiver, the company will pay the balance up to $1,800. 

Refund Schedule for Appointment Fee under the Employment-Related Mass Claims Protocol (“ERMCP”) 
75% of fee refunded for cases settled or withdrawn prior to Claimant’s nomination of candidates. 
50% of fee refunded for cases settled or withdrawn prior to candidate querying. 
After candidate querying for cases under the ERMCP, no portion of the fee will be refunded or subject to credit-card chargeback. 
 
All other fees under the ERMCP are non-refundable subject to CPR’s discretion, which will turn on the timing and circumstances of the refund request. 
 
CPR reserves the right to impose an upcharge to cover its costs whenever the acts, omissions or requests of parties to a matter require administrative support that, in the discretion of CPR, materially exceeds  the ordinary course of support provided as part of its services.   

 

A La Carte Services 

Request for Neutrals’ Bios 

Curated List of Neutral Bios: A request based on geographic area, specialty panel(s) or other criteria. A non-refundable fee of $1,500.  The curated list of bios will not include disclosures or availability. 

For a Vetted List of Neutral Candidates, see the "Appointment under Non-Administered Arbitration or UNCITRAL Rules" section, above, for filing fees. A vetted list of neutral candidates will include pre-screening for specified areas of expertise, geographical region, availability and disclosures.  

Fundholding 

Fundholding or a la carte administrative services: a filing fee of $625 per party, which will cover preparation of documents and set up of Fundholding Agreement; billing for Fundholding services will be $300 per party per month, deducted from the available fundholding balance in quarterly installments.  

Challenge of an Arbitrator in a Non-Administered Case 

	Non-Refundable Filing Fee	Administrative Fee*
Challenge of an arbitrator	$1,750	$3,250

*Administrative Fee is payable if arbitrator does not voluntarily withdraw once notified of the filed Challenge.  

Subsequent challenges shall incur a separate fee. 

Appointment of a Special/Emergency Arbitrator 

Fee for direct appointment of a single emergency arbitrator. Upon appointment of the arbitrator, CPR shall bill the parties separately for arbitrator compensation deposits. 

	Non-Refundable Filing Fee
Special/Emergency Arbitrator	$3,000

Other Appointing Services 

Appointment of other Specialty Neutrals 

For appointment of a single arbitrator/neutral or selection of a panel of three arbitrators, in the following categories: Appellate Panel, Mock Arbitrator or Tribunal, Early Neutral Evaluation, Dispute Resolution Boards, Mini-trial, and Deal Facilitation.  For appointment for services not mentioned above, please contact CPR to confirm the rate. 

	Non-Refundable  Filing Fee	Full Fee
Appellate Panel	$1,250	$4,000
Mock Arbitrator (single arbitrator)	$1,250	$3,000
Mock Tribunal (three arbitrators)	$1,250	$4,000
Early Neutral Evaluation	$1,250	$3,000
Standing Neutral	$1,250	$3,000
Dispute Resolution Boards	$1,250	$3,000
Mini-trial (sole arbitrator)	$1,250	$3,000
Mini-trial (three arbitrators)	$1,250	$4,000
Deal Facilitation	$1,250	$3,000

 

 

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