Get Attorney/client Fee Arbitration - Minnesota State Bar Association - Www2 Mnbar

Filling out the Attorney/Client Fee Arbitration form is an essential step for individuals seeking to resolve disputes regarding legal fees. This guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions to ensure you complete the process effectively and with ease.

Follow the steps to successfully complete the form online.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the form and open it in your preferred editor.
2. Begin by entering the client's details in the designated fields, including their full name, address, telephone number, and email address.
3. Next, provide the attorney’s information, ensuring you include their name, address, telephone number, and email address.
4. In the general information section, confirm that you have made a good faith attempt to resolve the fee dispute before submitting this petition.
5. Verify that you have not initiated any legal action concerning this matter and that no court has reached a final decision.
6. If you plan to be represented by an attorney during the arbitration, fill in their details including name, firm, address, and contact information.
7. Detail the legal fees charged and specify the amounts that have been paid. Make sure to enter the total amount, alongside any discussions regarding the fees.
8. Indicate whether there was a written fee agreement and, if so, attach a copy. Specify the nature of the fee arrangement — hourly, flat, contingent, or other.
9. State clearly the specific legal services the attorney was supposed to provide for the charged fee.
10. Estimate the number of hours the attorney spent on the case and provide a fair fee amount that you believe is appropriate, including justification for this amount.
11. Review the entire form for accuracy and completeness. Once satisfied, you can save your changes, download the form, or print it for submission.

Complete your arbitration petition online today and take the first step toward resolving your fee dispute.