What are the notification requirements to a client relative to the fee arbitration program prior to initiating suit to collect a legal fee?
The client must be notified of the right to participate in the fee arbitration program at least 30 days before filing suit against the client to collect the fee. See Rule 1.5(f) of the Revised Rules of Professional Conduct. A sample notice letter may be found in the forms section elsewhere in this Handbook.
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