Get Ca Kern County Bar Association Clients Request For Fee Arbitration 2018-2026

Filling out the Clients Request For Fee Arbitration form with the Kern County Bar Association is a straightforward process designed to help you address disputes regarding attorney fees. This guide provides step-by-step instructions to ensure you complete the form accurately and efficiently.

Follow the steps to complete your fee arbitration request successfully.

1. Click the 'Get Form' button to obtain the form and access it for completion.
2. Confirm that you have read and understood the Rules of Procedure for Fee Arbitration by selecting 'Yes' or 'No.' Ensure you keep a copy of the rules handy for reference.
3. Provide personal details in the CLIENT section, including your name, address, and contact information.
4. Fill in the name of the attorney you have a dispute with, including their address and contact information.
5. If you will have an attorney representing you in the arbitration, complete their details as well.
6. Indicate the county or counties where the legal services were performed.
7. Record the date when you first engaged with the attorney, as well as the date they stopped representing you.
8. Specify what type of case your attorney was handling for you, such as divorce or criminal.
9. State whether you have a written fee agreement. If yes, attach a copy.
10. Indicate if the attorney provided a written notice of your right to arbitration. If yes, attach that notice.
11. Answer whether the attorney has filed a lawsuit against you to collect fees, and if so, include a copy of the complaint.
12. State if you have filed a lawsuit against the attorney and attach the complaint if applicable.
13. Identify if the fees were ordered by the court or set by law, attaching relevant documentation if needed.
14. List the total amount you have already paid to the attorney and the amount the attorney claims you owe.
15. Calculate the sum of the amounts from the previous step and state the disputed amount.
16. Describe the reasons for disputing the attorney’s fees, attaching additional sheets if necessary.
17. Select the option regarding how many arbitrators you wish to have based on the disputed amount.
18. Indicate whether you agree to binding arbitration.
19. Choose your preferred type of arbitrator based on the nature of your case.
20. Sign and date the form to declare that your information is true and correct.
21. Submit the completed form along with the required filing fee to the Kern County Bar Association by mail or in person.

Begin your process by completing the CA Kern County Bar Association Clients Request For Fee Arbitration form online today.