Law Practice,
Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Nov. 9, 2018
Consider using mandatory arbitration provisions to recover fees
Fee disputes with clients are never pleasant, but they are especially painful when such disputes result in litigation. Not only do lawsuits against clients for the recovery of unpaid fees require the attorney’s time and expense, but they can often prompt the client to bring a responsive claim for legal malpractice.
Fee disputes with clients are never pleasant, but they are especially painful when such disputes result in litigation. Not only do lawsuits against clients for the recovery of unpaid fees require the attorney's time and expense, but they can often prompt the client to bring a responsive claim for legal malpractice. For that reason, some attorneys are willing to forgo the collection of fees rather than deal with messy and protracted litigation.
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