Bridging Conflicts, Building Solutions
Located in the Brazosport area, Giles Mediation, LLC provides professional mediation services and consulting for businesses, civil disputes, workplace conflicts, and other legal matters throughout Brazoria County and surrounding areas. We specialize in alternative dispute resolution (ADR), helping individuals and organizations in Brazoria, Harris, Fort Bend, Galveston, and Matagorda Counties reach fair, efficient, and cost-effective agreements outside the courtroom.
Whether you need business mediation, contract dispute resolution, or employment mediation, we offer structured, neutral facilitation to resolve conflicts with minimal stress. With a commitment to conflict resolution, risk mitigation, and effective negotiation strategies, Giles Mediation, LLC helps clients save time and money while achieving amicable legal solutions. Contact us today for expert mediation services in the Brazosport area and beyond.
Rachel Giles
Mediator / Consultant
Rachel Giles, a United States Army Veteran, brings over a decade of experience in health law, compliance, federal regulations, and risk management to Giles Mediation, LLC. She is dedicated to delivering innovative conflict resolution and consulting services, leveraging her unique expertise to help clients navigate complex challenges in both legal and operational environments.
Rachel’s professional experience includes serving as Vice President of Compliance & Administration for AshtonBridge Capital, where she implemented risk management frameworks and compliance protocols across diverse industries such as investment, real estate, and commodity trading. Additionally, her tenure in senior roles at Harris Health System and HCA Healthcare Houston highlights her skill in mitigating risks, conducting audits, and driving quality and patient safety improvement initiatives. She is adept at contract negotiation, policy development, and litigation support, making her a trusted advisor to organizations.
Academically, Rachel holds a Doctorate in Law with a specialization in Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, and Risk Management, alongside dual master’s degrees in Business and Health Administration. Her credentials are complemented by certifications in Lean Six Sigma, Project Management, and Mediation. She was recognized for academic excellence, including achieving top marks in cybersecurity coursework, where she developed actionable strategies for addressing HIPAA data breaches. Her ability to merge research with practical application has been a hallmark of her professional and academic career.
As a mediator, Rachel is passionate about fostering effective communication and equitable solutions. She specializes in guiding clients through disputes with professionalism and respect, offering tailored strategies to achieve sustainable resolutions. Whether addressing workplace conflicts, business disputes, or compliance challenges, Rachel’s approach ensures that clients feel heard and empowered to move forward confidently. Based in Brazoria County, Texas, Rachel serves clients statewide through both virtual and in-person services.
Areas of Mediation
Areas of Consulting
Building Resilience Through Risk Management and Compliance
Integrating risk management and compliance into your daily operations not only protects your business but also positions it for growth. At Giles Mediation, LLC, we provide expert guidance to help businesses navigate these complexities, ensuring a resilient foundation for your enterprise. Let us help you build a culture of accountability and foresight—because when it comes to your business, protecting today ensures a stronger tomorrow.
Why Choose Mediation Over Litigation?
Mediation offers a collaborative, cost-effective, and less adversarial alternative to traditional litigation. Unlike court proceedings, mediation focuses on open communication and mutual understanding, empowering parties to craft tailored solutions that work for everyone involved.
With its confidential and flexible nature, mediation helps preserve relationships, reduces stress, and saves valuable time and resources. At Giles Mediation, we guide you through this process with professionalism and neutrality, ensuring a fair resolution without the expense and rigidity of litigation. Choose mediation—a smarter path to resolving disputes
Mediation Rates
Hourly (2-Hour Minimum): $300 per party
Half Day (4 hours): $600 per party
Full Day (8 hours): $1,100 per party
Overtime Hour (1 hour): $200 per party
Travel Fee (Over 25 miles): $50 per hour
Mediation sessions are typically conducted via Zoom to ensure accessibility and convenience for all parties. However, if appointed counsel wishes to host the session at their office, we are happy to accommodate this request, provided all parties agree on the location beforehand. This approach ensures fairness and mutual agreement in the mediation process.
Consulting Rates
At Giles Mediation, we offer flexible consulting services tailored to meet your unique needs. Our hourly consulting rate is $200, ensuring high-quality expertise and guidance on a range of topics.
For projects requiring extended time or a more comprehensive approach, we are available to collaborate on long-term engagements. These projects are assessed individually to fully understand your needs, objectives, and desired outcomes. We provide non-contractable quotes based on the scope and complexity of the project, ensuring transparency and clarity before work begins.
Policies
Billing
To confirm the mediation session, all parties must make a 50% pre-payment of mediation costs and fees no later than ten (10) business days prior to the scheduled date. The remaining balance will be invoiced three (3) days before the mediation and must be paid upon receipt or no later than the day before the session.
Unless otherwise agreed, all fees will be billed equally to the mediation participants. If the parties agree to a different fee allocation, they must notify Giles Mediation, LLC at the time of scheduling. Giles Mediation, LLC will not proceed with the mediation unless all fees are paid in full before the scheduled date. In such cases, the mediation will be rescheduled to a later date, and all parties will be notified.
Payments are accepted via credit card, PayPal, Law Pay, Zelle, cash, or money order. An invoice will be provided to each participant upon the conclusion of the mediation. For mediations booked through the website, full payment is required at the time of booking.
Cancellation
Mediations canceled within three (3) days of the scheduled date will result in forfeiture of the 50% deposit, unless the mediation is rescheduled within one week of the original scheduled date.
Cancellations made within twenty-four (24) hours of the scheduled date will incur the full mediation fee to the responsible party. The non-responsible party will be subject to 50% of the full mediation fee.
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