Part 137 Fee Dispute Rules & Forms

You may request a fee arbitration by e-mail. Send your request to FeeDisputeAdmin@nycla.org 

Complete the Client Request for Fee Arbitration form; (if client-filed) or Attorney Request for Fee Dispute form  (if attorney-filed).

• Include all evidence that supports your claim, such as cancelled checks, receipts, letters, and other papers regarding the dispute.
• Scan a clear copy of your submission to FeeDisputeAdmin@nycla.org .
  The subject line of your e-mail should read as follows:
  “New Fee Dispute Request: [Your name] vs. [Opposing Party’s Name]”
• Mail the appropriate filing fee (see Local Program Rules) in the form of a check or money order payable to New York County Lawyers Association.
• Please make sure that your payment notes the following in the memo line:
  “Part 137 Fee Dispute Resolution Program Filing Fee”
  “New Fee Dispute Request: [Your name] vs. [Opposing Party’s Name]”

Fee Dispute submissions will not be processed without receipt of the requisite filing fee.
Filing fees submitted without the appropriate identifying details will cause a delay in processing your fee dispute.

Rules & Forms:

• Local Program Rules
• Client Request for Fee Dispute Form
• Attorney Request for Fee Dispute Form 
• Standard Written Instructions and Procedures to Clients for the Resolution of Fee Disputes Pursuant to Part 137 of the Rules of the Chief Administrator 
• Notice of Client’s Right to Arbitrate a Dispute Over a Refund of Attorneys Fees 

To learn more about the Attorney-Client Fee Dispute Resolution Program, visit the website for the Office of Court Administration. Questions? Please email FeeDisputeAdmin@nycla.org and we will do our best to get back to you as soon as possible.