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What should the client do if his or her lawyer's bill seems too high?
The petitioner is required to make a good faith effort to resolve the dispute prior to filing a petition, If you had no agreement whatsoever, the law provides that the attorney is entitled to a reasonable fee, about the fees in question., Ask your attorney to explain why the bill is higher than you expected., On the other hand, the attorney may agree that there is a billing mistake., What should the client do if his or her lawyer's bill seems too high?
How long does arbitration take?
Some do so within a few weeks, while others take much longer., If the arbitration process goes to conclusion without settlement, a case takes an average of 11 months, Of course, some cases take less than this while more difficult ones may take longer.
How are legal fees determined?
The value of the professional services of the attorney are not easily measured since legal matters differ, of the question involved, and the skill needed to perform the legal service properly; the likelihood, that the acceptance of the particular employment will preclude other employment by the attorney; the, the circumstances; the nature and length of the professional relationship with the client; the experience, , reputation and ability of the attorney or attorneys, performing the services; whether the fee is fixed
Does the lawyer have to arbitrate?
If the lawyer elects not to agree to be bound by the arbitrtion the matter will not be accepted for arbitration, Does the lawyer have to arbitrate?
What if I need my disciplinary history letter sooner than 10 business days?
Contact Karen Cooper at 404-526-8634 or karenc@gabar.org to arrange a FedEx shipment of your disciplinary
Rule 15-103. IOLTA ACCOUNTS: INTEREST RATES.
On any IOLTA Account, the rate of interest payable shall be: not less than the highest interest, The institution also shall consider all product option types that it offers to its non- IOLTA customers, IOLTA Account or paying the comparable interest rate or dividend on the IOLTA Account in lieu of actually, (an “index”) of the federal funds target rate, as established from time to time by the Federal Reserve, The index shall initially be 65% of the federal funds target rate.
RULE 14-6.2 SUBPOENAS
Upon receiving a written application of the chair of the Standing Committee or of a District Committee, issuance of a subpoena is necessary for the investigation of such unlicensed practice, the clerk of, of the Superior Court for the attendance of any person and production of books and records before staff, Such subpoenas shall be returnable to the Superior Court of the residence or place of business of the, of the subpoena.
Part XIV - Rules Governing the Investigation and Prosecution of the Unlicensed Practice of Law
Part XIV - Rules Governing the Investigation and Prosecution of the Unlicensed Practice of Law
Rule 12-101. Client Assistance Committee.
The advisory and oversight responsibility for this program will be vested in the General Counsel, Office Overview Committee.
Rule 11-101. Confidentiality.
Information obtained by the staff of the Law Practice Management Program shall be confidential, unless the affected attorney otherwise elects or unless the information clearly shows the attorney intends, to engage in criminal conduct in the future.
Rule 10-107. Payments.
The Board may exercise its discretion to grant monetary relief as a matter of grace and not of right, if it determines that a claimant has suffered a reimbursable loss under these Rules and the circumstances, Before granting such a claim, the Board must take into consideration the resources of the Fund and the, and upon conditions and terms as the Board shall prescribe., Rules unless such payment has been approved by the Board.
A Lawyer's Creed
To the courts, and other tribunals, and to those who assist them, I offer respect, candor, and courtesy, To my colleagues in the practice of law, I offer concern for your welfare., To the profession, I offer assistance., I will strive to keep our business a profession and our profession a calling in the spirit of public, To the public and our systems of justice, I offer service.
Rule 7-202. Volunteers.
The Committee may establish a network of peer support volunteers, as defined in Rule 7-204, who can provide
Rule 6-602. Record Retention.
The record of any fee dispute under these rules shall be retained by the Committee in accordance with, policies adopted by the Committee.
Rule 6-420. Award Upon Settlement.
If the parties settle their dispute during the course of the arbitration proceeding, the arbitrators, , the Committee, or the Committee’s designee, upon the written consent of all parties, may set forth, the terms of the settlement in an award.
Rule 6-417. Award.
The award of the arbitrators is final and binding upon the parties.
Rule 6-412. Written Contract.
Arbitrators shall give due regard to the terms of any written contract signed by the parties.
Rule 6-411. Evidence.
The arbitrators shall be the judge of the relevancy and materiality of the evidence offered., of the record., (c) The names and addresses of all witnesses who testify at the arbitration shall be made a part of the, the sequestration of any witness during the testimony of other witnesses. , the discretion of the arbitrators upon their own motion or at the request of any party.
Rule 6-408. Arbitrators' Oath.
Before proceeding with the hearing, the arbitrators shall take an oath of office., The arbitrators have the discretion to require witnesses to testify under oath or affirmation, and, if, requested by either party, shall so require.
Rule 6-407. Adjournments.
The arbitrators for good cause shown may adjourn the hearing upon the request of either party or, upon the arbitrators' own initiative.