Attorney Fee Disputes

Resolving attorney fee disputes under the Mandatory Fee Arbitration Act (MFAA)

The MFAA requires an attorney in a client fee dispute to offer the client the option of participating in a dispute resolution program with a local bar association

Jared Walder
Ron W. Makarem

From Issue: 2022 September

Appellate Reports

Trial judge is the best judge of reasonable hourly rates for trial attorneys. Arbitration: the need to show signed arbitration agreement defendant relies on. Also, good faith settlement findings and motions to amend judgment

Jeffrey I. Ehrlich

From Issue: 2025 December

Don’t leave money on the table

Recovering attorney fees and costs at arbitration

Stuart Esner

From Issue: 2026 September

Appellate Reports

Attorney fee disputes and declaratory relief; also, do contracts that specify the arbitration forum as JAMS unmistakenly delegate the right to determine the enforceability of the arbitration clause?

Jeffrey I. Ehrlich

From Issue: 2026 May