RESOLUTION OF A FEE DISPUTE. If a dispute concerning fees or expenses should occur during or at the conclusion of this matter, if the Lawyer and Client are not able to resolve the dispute, the parties agree to use the services offered by the Fee Dispute Resolution Program in their jurisdiction provided by The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis. The services provided by the Fee Dispute Resolution Program are offered at no cost to the Lawyer and Client unless either party wishes to be represented by counsel at their own expense. The Lawyer will inform the Client about how to start the proceedings and the differences between mediation and binding arbitration. If Lawyer and Client agree to binding arbitration, they waive their right to have the fee dispute decided in Court. Binding arbitration does not absolve the Lawyer from liability or limit liability. By signing below, Client conforms that s/he has read and understands the options that are available should a fee dispute arise, and Lawyer and Client voluntarily agree to participate in the services offered by the Fee Dispute Resolution Program.
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Samples: Fee Agreement, Client Fee Agreement, Client Fee Agreement
RESOLUTION OF A FEE DISPUTE. If a dispute concerning fees or expenses should occur during or at the conclusion of this matter, if the Lawyer and Client are not able to resolve the dispute, the parties agree to use the services offered by the Fee Dispute Resolution Program in their jurisdiction provided by The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis. The services provided by the Fee Dispute Resolution Program are offered at no cost to the Lawyer and Client unless either party wishes to be represented by counsel at their own expense. The Lawyer will inform the Client about how to start the proceedings and the differences between mediation and binding arbitration. If Lawyer Xxxxxx and Client agree to binding arbitration, they waive their right to have the fee dispute decided in Court. Binding arbitration does not absolve the Lawyer from liability or limit liability. By signing below, Client conforms that s/he has read and understands the options that are available should a fee dispute arise, and Lawyer and Client voluntarily agree to participate in the services offered by the Fee Dispute Resolution Program.
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Samples: Fee Agreement, Client Fee Agreement