Common use of ALTERNATIVE FEE DISPUTE RESOLUTION Clause in Contracts

ALTERNATIVE FEE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. In the event of any dispute or disagreement concerning the scope, enforceability, or interpretation of this agreement or any portion thereof, I agree to submit to arbitration by the Louisiana State Bar Association Legal Fee Dispute Resolution Program. I understand that, by agreeing to submit to binding arbitration, I am: ■ Waiving my right to a trial by jury; ■ Waiving my right to appeal the decision; ■ Agreeing that all disputes regarding legal fees and expenses contracted for, charged or collected pursuant to this agreement will be submitted to binding arbitration; ■ Waiving my right to broad discovery under the Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure and/or Federal Rules of Civil Procedure; ■ Acknowledging that I have had the opportunity to speak with independent legal counsel of my choice before signing this agreement; ■ Aware that this clause does not limit the liability to me of the attorney(s) engaged hereunder for his, her, or their negligence or fraud; and ■ Aware that this clause does not prevent me from filing a disciplinary complaint with the appropriate authorities against the attorney(s) engaged xxxxxxxxx. Client’s Initials Attorney’s Initials CHAPTER 3 Fees, Billing and Trust Accounts CHAPTER 3 Fees, Billing and Trust AccountsPage 63

ALTERNATIVE FEE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. In the event of any dispute or disagreement concerning the scope, enforceability, or interpretation of this agreement or any portion thereof, I agree to submit to arbitration by the Louisiana State Bar Association Legal Fee Dispute Resolution Program. I understand that, by agreeing to submit to binding arbitration, I am: ■ Waiving my right to a trial by jury; ■ Waiving my right to appeal the decision; ■ Agreeing that all disputes regarding legal fees and expenses contracted for, charged or collected pursuant to this agreement will be submitted to binding arbitration; ■ Waiving my right to broad discovery under the Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure and/or Federal Rules of Civil Procedure; ■ Acknowledging that I have had the opportunity to speak with independent legal counsel of my choice before signing this agreement; ■ Aware that this clause does not limit the liability to me of the attorney(s) engaged hereunder for his, her, or their negligence or fraud; and ■ Aware that this clause does not prevent me from filing a disciplinary complaint with the appropriate authorities against the attorney(s) engaged xxxxxxxxx. Client’s Initials Attorney’s Initials CHAPTER 3 Fees, Billing and Trust Accounts CHAPTER 3 Fees, Billing and Trust AccountsPage 63Initials

ALTERNATIVE FEE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. In the event of any dispute or disagreement concerning the scope, enforceability, or interpretation of this agreement or any portion thereof, I agree to submit to arbitration by the Louisiana State Bar Association Legal Fee Dispute Resolution Program. I understand that, by agreeing to submit to binding arbitration, I am: ■ Waiving my right to a trial by jury; ■ Waiving my right to appeal the decision; ■ Agreeing that all disputes regarding legal fees and expenses contracted for, charged or collected pursuant to this agreement will be submitted to binding arbitration; ■ Waiving my right to broad discovery under the Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure and/or Federal Rules of Civil Procedure; ■ Acknowledging that I have had the opportunity to speak with independent legal counsel of my choice before signing this agreement; ■ Aware that this clause does not limit the liability to me of the attorney(s) engaged hereunder for his, her, or their negligence or fraud; and ■ Aware that this clause does not prevent me from filing a disciplinary complaint with the appropriate authorities against the attorney(s) engaged xxxxxxxxxhereunder. NOTICE: By initialing in the space below, you are agreeing to have any dispute arising out of the matters included in the “Alternative Fee Dispute Resolution” provision decided by neutral binding arbitration as provided by Louisiana Arbitration Law. If you refuse to submit to arbitration after agreeing to this provision, you may be compelled to arbitrate under the authority of the Louisiana Arbitration Law. Client’s Initials Attorney’s Initials CHAPTER 3 Fees, Billing ADDITIONAL TERMS. Attorney and Trust Accounts CHAPTER 3 Fees, Billing and Trust AccountsPage 63Client agree to the following additional terms: TERMINATION OF REPRESENTATION. I understand that I have the right to terminate the representation upon written notice to that effect. I understand that I will be responsible for any fees or costs incurred prior to the discharge or termination.

ALTERNATIVE FEE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. In the event of any dispute or disagreement concerning the scope, enforceability, or interpretation of this agreement or any portion thereof, I agree to submit to arbitration by the Louisiana State Bar Association Legal Fee Dispute Resolution Program. Program I understand that, by agreeing to submit to binding arbitration, I am: ■ Waiving my right to a trial by jury; ■ Waiving my right to appeal the decision; ■ Agreeing that all disputes regarding legal fees and expenses contracted for, charged or collected pursuant to this agreement will be submitted to binding arbitration; ■ Waiving my right to broad discovery under the Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure and/or Federal Rules of Civil Procedure; ■ Acknowledging that I have had the opportunity to speak with independent legal counsel of my choice before signing this agreement; ■ Aware that this clause does not limit the liability to me of the attorney(s) engaged hereunder for his, her, or their negligence or fraud; and ■ Aware that this clause does not prevent me from filing a disciplinary complaint with the appropriate authorities against the attorney(s) engaged xxxxxxxxx. .] Client’s Initials Attorney’s Initials CHAPTER 3 Fees, Billing and Trust Accounts CHAPTER 3 Fees, Billing and Trust AccountsPage 63Initials

ALTERNATIVE FEE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. In the event of any dispute or disagreement concerning the scope, enforceability, or interpretation of this agreement or any portion thereof, I agree to submit to arbitration by the Louisiana State Bar Association Legal Fee Dispute Resolution Program. Program I understand that, by agreeing to submit to binding arbitration, I am: ■ Waiving my right to a trial by jury; ■ Waiving my right to appeal the decision; ■ Agreeing that all disputes regarding legal fees and expenses contracted for, charged or collected pursuant to this agreement will be submitted to binding arbitration; ■ Waiving my right to broad discovery under the Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure and/or Federal PRACTICE AID GUIDE: The Essentials of Law Office Management CHAPTER 3 Fees, Billing and Trust Accounts Rules of Civil Procedure; ■ Acknowledging that I have had the opportunity to speak with independent legal counsel of my choice before signing this agreement; ■ Aware that this clause does not limit the liability to me of the attorney(s) engaged hereunder for his, her, or their negligence or fraud; and ■ Aware that this clause does not prevent me from filing a disciplinary complaint with the appropriate authorities against the attorney(s) engaged xxxxxxxxxhereunder.] NOTICE: By initialing in the space below, you are agreeing to have any dispute arising out of the matters included in the “Alternative Fee Dispute Resolution” provision decided by neutral binding arbitration as provided by Louisiana Arbitration Law. If you refuse to submit to arbitration after agreeing to this provision, you may be compelled to arbitrate under the authority of the Louisiana Arbitration Law. Client’s Initials Attorney’s Initials CHAPTER 3 Fees, Billing ADDITIONAL TERMS. Attorney and Trust Accounts CHAPTER 3 Fees, Billing and Trust AccountsPage 63Client agree to the following additional terms: LOUISIANA LAW. This contract shall be governed by Louisiana law.

ALTERNATIVE FEE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. In the event of any dispute or disagreement concerning the scope, enforceability, or interpretation of this agreement or any portion thereof, I agree to submit to arbitration by the Louisiana State Bar Association Legal Fee Dispute Resolution Program. I understand that, by agreeing to submit to binding arbitration, I am: ■ Waiving my right to a trial by jury; ■ Waiving my right to appeal the decision; ■ Agreeing that all disputes regarding legal fees and expenses contracted for, charged or collected pursuant to this agreement will be submitted to binding arbitration; ■ Waiving my right to broad discovery under the Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure and/or Federal Rules of Civil Procedure; ■ Acknowledging that I have had the opportunity to speak with independent legal counsel of my choice before signing this agreement; ■ Aware that this clause does not limit the liability to me of the attorney(s) engaged hereunder for his, her, or their negligence or fraud; and ■ Aware that this clause does not prevent me from filing a disciplinary complaint with the appropriate authorities against the attorney(s) engaged xxxxxxxxxhereunder. NOTICE: By initialing in the space below, you are agreeing to have any dispute arising out of the matters included in the “Alternative Fee Dispute Resolution” provision decided by neutral binding arbitration as provided by Louisiana Arbitration Law. If you refuse to submit to arbitration after agreeing to this provision, you may be compelled to arbitrate under the authority of the Louisiana Arbitration Law. Client’s Initials Attorney’s Initials CHAPTER 3 Fees, Billing ADDITIONAL TERMS. Attorney and Trust Accounts CHAPTER 3 Fees, Billing and Trust AccountsPage 63Client agree to the following additional terms: LOUISIANA LAW. This contract shall be governed by Louisiana law.