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Hodgson, Michael A.

Contact Information:
Name: Hodgson, Michael A.
Address: 3609 SW Pryor Rd., Lee's Summit MO 64082
Phone: 785-357-1800
Fax: 785-357-0002
Email: mike@adrmediate.com
Website: https://adrmediate.com/michael-hodgson/
Practice Region: Kansas City, Topeka, Wichita

Bar Admissions
District of Kansas: 21331 (2005)
Others: Missouri, U.S. District Court (KS, MO (W.D.), MO (E.D.)
In Good Standing: Yes

ADR Experience
Experience: For more than 20 years, Michael “Mike” Hodgson has focused his legal practice on complex litigation and class actions across a wide range of matters, including employment disputes, wage-and-hour litigation, consumer protection, and wiretapping claims. Mediation and alternative dispute resolution are central to Mike’s approach to litigation. He believes these processes are among the most important stages of any case because they allow parties to maintain control over their outcomes.
Lead Mediator Sessions: 0
Co-Mediator Sessions: 4
Counsel for a Party Sessions: 10+

ADR Training
Course Info: 2018 - UMKC Dispute Resolution Training 24.5
Apprentice Mediation training with Larry Rute - 2022-2026 - Multiple mediations
2025 - 19th Annual Fall CLE/CDRE Webinar (6.0 CME Hours, inc. 1 hr ethics)
Total CME Hours: 6
Approved Mediator for Civil Cases by the State of Kansas: No

Legal Experience
Experience:

For more than 20 years, Michael “Mike” Hodgson has focused his legal practice on complex litigation and class actions across a wide range of matters, including employment disputes, wage-and-hour litigation, consumer protection, and wiretapping claims. 

Mike has worked for the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office, represented incarcerated individuals in family law matters, and handled corporate litigation involving riparian rights. He later transitioned to a civil litigation practice with a focus on multi-party class and collective actions, representing clients both regionally and nationwide. Mike has been recognized as a Super Lawyers honoree every year since 2011 for his excellence in litigation.
Active Litigation: 23 Years
90% representing Plaintiffs
10% representing Defendants
95% in Federal Courts
5% in State Courts
Other Experience: Conducted multiple private arbitrations, both individual and class action/collective action.
Education: J.D. University of Wisconsin - Madison (2003)
B.A. Kansas State University, 1998 (Major: English Literature, Minor: Leadership Studies)
Additional Details: Member, National Employment Lawyer's Association
Member, National Employment Lawyer's Association - Kansas City & St. Louis Chapters

Fee Structure
Rate:

The parties will share the fees equally unless a different agreement is reached in the mediation. Mediation fees are $425.00 per hour with a 4-hour minimum for mediation time.  Fees for multi-party cases are $525.00 per hour with a 4-hour minimum.  The Mediator’s fees shall be shared equally by the parties unless a different agreement is reached in mediation.  Legal counsel for the parties agrees to guarantee payment of all mediation fees and expenses.  Fees for the mediator’s time spent on this matter beyond four hours will be billed at the hourly rate, along with costs incurred by the Mediator. Mediator shall charge for preparation time, including pre-mediation discussions and material review.  

Mediations cancelled within three (3) days of a reserved session date will be subject to a cancellation fee of $500.00.