Perspective
Apr. 8, 2017
Go directly to MFAA: Do not stop at court; do not collect $200
While participation is voluntary for the client, attorneys must participate in this forum if the client so elects to proceed under the Mandatory Fee Arbitration Act. By Jonathan Goldstein
Jonathan A. Goldstein
The Goldstein Law Firm, PC
8912 Burton Way
Beverly Hills , CA 90211
George Washington Univ Law School
Jonathan is the only attorney appointed by the State Bar to serve as a special master in every county in California. He also serves as a judge pro tem in nine different counties in California, a State Bar appointed fee dispute arbitrator, and a fee dispute arbitrator for three local bar associations. The opinions stated in this article are strictly his own.
Benjamin Franklin once said, "There are only two certainties in life - death and taxes." For attorneys, there are two more certainties: You will likely be stiffed by a client during your time in practice; and if you want to be paid on that debt, you may need to go through fee arbitration.
If you find yourself fighting over bills with a client, two questions arise: How do I get recover the fees for all the work that I al...
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