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DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Resolution of Legal Fee Disputes
Lawyer-to-Lawyer Dispute Resolution Program
Resolution of Legal Fee Disputes
The Resolution of Legal Fee Disputes Program allows lawyers and clients
with a dispute over the fees incurred for legal services to find a solution to
their problem through mediation and/or arbitration, rather than litigation. The
dispute resolution process is free, informal, and impartial. Either side may initiate
the resolution process. In the case of mediation, a volunteer attorney experienced
in mediation techniques will help bring lawyer and client to a mutually satisfactory
settlement. In the case of arbitration, a hearing panel comprised of three volunteers
(two attorneys and one layperson) will decide a case based on written and oral
presentations from both sides. For more information contact the Member Service
Center at (860)223-4400.
The following brochures are in .pdf format and requires Adobe Acrobat Reader in order to be opened. You can download a FREE version of Acrobat Reader at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html if you do not currently have the software.
- Step-by-Step Guidelines for Participation
- Mediation/Arbitration
- Program Rules
- Petition Form
Lawyer-to-Lawyer Dispute Resolution Program
Lawyer-to-Lawyer Dispute Resolution is a voluntary, confidential program designed to help attorneys resolve disputes including but not limited to law firm dissolution, withdrawal of a partner or shareholder from the firm and allocation of fee between lawyers in different firms.
Participants may select mediation only, arbitration only or mediation followed by arbitration of all disputes not resolved through mediation. Each party pays a nominal administrative fee (CBA members get a discount on the fee) and modest per diem fee for the mediator and/or arbitrator.
For more information contact the MemberServiceCenter at (860)223-4400.
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