Fee Disputes

San Francisco Bay Area Attorneys

Legal Fee Disputes

We can help you with fee disputes, whether they are between you and a client, you and your firm, or you and another attorney. At Fishkin & Slatter LLP, we help attorneys resolve current attorneys' fee disputes. We can represent you in fee arbitration. We can act as expert witnesses. We can guide you through the intricate issues of State Bar Fee arbitration and quantum meruit.

WHEN ATTORNEY CONDUCT IS AT ISSUE

Legal Ethics, State Bar Defense, and Expert Witness Testimony

Two types of fee disputes are more common than any other:

• Fee Dispute with a Client: The first thing we do is help you resolve your case and move on as quickly and as efficiently as possible.
• Fee Dispute with a Fellow Attorney: Whether you started or finished a case, or you joined forces with another attorney, disputes can arise when it comes time to distribute the legal fees. We are experienced in resolving these quantum meruit disputes.

Legal Fee Dispute Arbitration

In California, when a client has a legal fee dispute with their attorney, they are allowed to bring their attorney to arbitration. At Fishkin & Slatter LLP, we understand how to present your case in a way that will make sense to the arbitrator. We can help you get the compensation you deserve.

Fee Agreements

Many disputes can be avoided by properly written fee agreements. The law changes; last year's fee agreement may not comply with this year's laws. Are you up to date on liens and fee arbitration cases?

The Business Aspects of Legal Fees

We believe that most fee disputes should be viewed as a business issue rather than a moral crusade. We will help you look at the bigger picture. We will review your billing methods with you and help you develop a more comprehensive and effective practice, so you can avoid future pitfalls.

Contact Us

We can help you with proactive advice to avoid fee disputes and can assist you once a fee dispute has arisen.