Approved Programs
Counties in italics do not have State Bar Approved Mandatory Fee Arbitration programs
ALAMEDA COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
LRS/Fee Arbitration Program Administrator
Alameda County Bar Association
70 Washington Street, Suite 200
Oakland, CA 94607
Voice: 510-302-2222
Fax: 510-302-2224
Filing Jurisdiction
If at least one attorney involved has an office in the county or if substantial legal services were performed in the county. Will arbitrate with incarcerated clients. Fee Waiver program.
Filing Fee
5% of disputed amount if it is less than $10,000
7% of the disputed amount if it is $10,000 or more
($50.00 minimum and $7,000 maximum filing fee)
Panel Size
1 arbitrator for disputed amounts of less than $10,000
3 for $10,000 and over
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
Fee Arbitration Program Administrator
Contra Costa County Bar Association
704 Main Street
Martinez, CA 94553
925-686-6900 x2
Fax: 925-686-9867
Filing Jurisdiction
At least one of the attorneys involved in the dispute has an office in Contra Costa County or maintained an office in Contra Costa County at the times the services were rendered or the majority of legal services were provided in the county.
Offers a voluntary fee dispute mediation opportunity that may be initiated at the time the request for fee arbitration is submitted.
Fee Waiver Program.
Filing Fee
$100 for less than $2,999;
$250 for $3,000 to $4,999;
$400 for $5,000 to $9,999;
$500 + 1% of amount over $10,000 for $10,000 and over
Panel Size
1 attorney arbitrator for any dispute that is less than $25,000.
3 arbitrator panel (2 attorneys & 1 non-attorney) for $25,000 or more.
However, the parties may agree, in writing, to have the matter heard by one attorney arbitrator.
FRESNO COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
Fee Arbitration Program Administrator
Fresno County Bar Association
1221 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 300
Fresno, CA 93721-1702
559-264-2619
559-264-0137
Fax: 559-264-8726
Filing Jurisdiction
Attorney has an office in Fresno County or maintained an office in Fresno County at the time the services were rendered or the client resides in the County and a majority of the services were rendered in Fresno County. Will arbitrate with incarcerated clients. Fee Waiver Program.
Filing Fee
$50 for disputes up to and including $500
$75 for disputes over $500 and up to and including $1,000
$100 for disputes over $1,000 and up to and including $5,000 or
$250 for disputes over $5,000 and up to and including $10,000
$750 for disputes over $10,000
Panel Size
1 for disputes of $10,000 or less
3 for disputes over $10,000
HUMBOLDT COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
David Dibble
Zwerdling Dibble, LLP
123 F Street, Suite C
Eureka, CA 95501
707-444-9330
Fax: 707-443-0442
Filing Jurisdiction
If at least one of the attorneys involved in the dispute has, or maintained an office in the county at the time services were rendered.
Filing Fee
$50 for $1,000 or less
$100 for $1,001 to $2,500
$150 for $2,501 to $3,500
$200 for $3,501 to $5,000
$250 for $5,001 to $10,000
$500 for $10,001 to $25,000
$750 for dispute over $25,000
Panel Size
1 if $25,000 or less
3 for over $25,000
INYO COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
Richard E. Olson, Jr.
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 1311
Bishop, CA 93515
Voice: 760-872-2509
Fax: 760-872-2509
Filing Jurisdiction
If at least one of the attorneys involved in the dispute has, or maintained an office in the county at the time services were rendered.
Filing Fee
$100 per client for disputes up to $10,000
$200 per client for disputes over $10,000
Panel Size
1 for $10,000 or less
3 for over $10,000
KERN COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
Fee Arbitration Program Administrator
Kern County Bar Association
1675 Chester Ave., #220
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Voice: 661-334-4700
Fax: 661-334-4701
E-mail: wash@kernbar.org
Filing Jurisdiction
Attorney's office in county, or client resides in county and substantial legal services rendered in county. Fee Waiver Program. No incarcerated clients.
Filing Fee
$25 for $0 - $500
$50 for $501 - $1,000
$75 for $1,001 - $2,500
$100 for $2,501 - $5,000
$150 for $5,001 - $7,500
3% of amount in dispute up to a $3,500 maximum fee for over $7,500
Panel Size
1 for less than $7,500
3 for $7,500 or over
LOS ANGELES COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATIONS
ANTELOPE VALLEY BAR ASSOCIATION
Andrew M. Ward
Michelizzi, Schwabacher, Ward & Collins
767 West Lancaster Boulevard
Lancaster, CA 93534-3135
Voice: 661-948-5021
Fax: 661-948-5395
Filing Jurisdiction
The Program shall have jurisdiction over a fee dispute if a substantial portion of the legal services was performed in the county where the Program is located, or at least one of the attorneys involved in the dispute has an office in Antelope Valley or maintained an office in Antelope Valley at the times the services were rendered. Fee Waiver program. Will arbitrate with incarcerated clients.
Filing Fee
$100 for disputes up to $5,000
$150 for disputes of $5,000 and over.
Panel Size
1 if the amount in dispute is $10,000 or less
3 if the amount in dispute is more than $10,000
BEVERLY HILLS BAR ASSOCIATION
Fee Arbitration Program Administrator
Beverly Hills Bar Association
300 South Beverly Drive, Suite 201
Beverly Hills, CA 90212-4805
Voice: 310-601-2442
Filing Jurisdiction
If at least one of the attorneys involved in the dispute has an office in Los Angeles County or maintained an office in Los Angeles County at the times the services were rendered, or where the majority of legal services were provided. No incarcerated clients. Fee waiver program.
Filing Fee
$50. plus 5% of amount in dispute if less than $10,000.
$50. plus 7% of amount in dispute if over $10,000 with a maximum of $5,000.
Panel Size
1 for $15,000 or less
3 for over $15,000
GLENDALE BAR ASSOCIATION
Fee Arbitration Program Administrator
Glendale Bar Association
P.O. Box 968
Glendale, CA 91209-0968
Voice: 818-956-1633
Fax: 818-956-1985
Filing Jurisdiction
If at least one of the attorneys involved in the dispute has an office in Los Angeles County or maintained an office in Los Angeles County at the times the services were rendered, or where the majority of legal services were provided. No incarcerated clients.
Filing Fee
5% of amount in dispute. $50 minimum, $5,000 maximum-
Panel Size
1 for $10,000 or less
3 for over $10,000
LONG BEACH BAR ASSOCIATION
Fee Arbitration Administrator
Long Beach Bar Association
3515 Linden Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90807
562-988-6444
Filing Jurisdiction
Attorney is a member of the local bar, or at least one attorney maintains an office in Long Beach, or legal services were rendered in Long Beach, or the dispute arises from a case filed in the South District of LA. Fee Waiver Program. Will arbitrate with incarcerated clients.
Filing Fee
$40 plus 3% of the amount in dispute for disputes up to $10,000
$40 plus 4% of the amount in dispute for disputes of $10,000 up to $20,000
$40 plus 5% of the amount in dispute for disputes up to $20,000 or more with a maximum fee of $5,000
Panel Size
1 if less than $10,000 and 3 arbitrators if $10,000 or more.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
Fee Arbitration Program Administrator
Los Angeles County Bar Association
P.O. Box 55020
Los Angeles, CA 90055-0020
Voice: 213-896-6426
Filing Jurisdiction
Attorney's office in county or substantial legal services rendered in county. Client must agree to binding arbitration if disputed amount is less than $10,000. Also offering fee dispute mediation. Will not arbitrate with incarcerated clients. Fee Waiver Program.
Filing Fee
$50 plus 5% of amount in dispute when total amount in dispute is less than $10,000;
6% of amount in dispute when total amount in dispute is $10,000 or more but less than $20,000;
7% of amount in dispute when total amount in dispute is $20,000 or more with a maximum fee of $5,000.
Panel Size
1 if $25,000 or less
3 if over $25,000
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY BAR ASSOCIATION
Fee Arbitration Program Administrator
San Fernando Valley Bar Association
21250 Califa Street
Suite 113
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Voice: 818-227-0490, x110
Fax: 818-227-0499
Filing Jurisdiction
Attorney has an office in Los Angeles or Ventura County or maintained an office in either county at the time services were rendered. Fee waiver program.
Filing Fee
$50. plus 5% of the amount in dispute when the amount in dispute is under $10,000
6% of the amount in dispute when the amount is $10,000 or more but less than $20,000
7% of the amount in dispute when the amount is $20,000 or more with a maximum filing fee of $5,000
Panel Size
1 attorney arbitrator if the amount in dispute is $10,000 or less
3 arbitrators if the amount in dispute is over $10,000
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY BAR ASSOCIATION
Fee Arbitration Program Administrator
San Gabriel Valley Bar Association
1175 East Garvey Avenue
Suite 105
Covina, CA 91724-3618
Voice: 626-966-5530
Filing Jurisdiction
Attorney has an office in LA or San Bernardino County, or maintained an office at the time service was rendered, or substantial service was provided in LA or San Bernardino County.
Filing Fee
$100 plus 5% of the disputed amount if the amount in dispute is less than $5,000
$100 plus 6% of the disputed amount if the amount in dispute is $5,000 or more and less than $10,000
$100 plus 7% when the amount in dispute is $10,000 or more with a $4,000 maximum filing fee
Panel Size
1 for $10,000 or less
3 for over $10,000
SANTA MONICA BAR ASSOCIATION
Fee Arbitration Program Administrator
Santa Monica Bar Association
2461 Santa Monica Blvd., #529
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Voice: 310-450-9289
Filing Jurisdiction
If at least one of the attorneys involved in the dispute has an office in Los Angeles County or maintained an office in Los Angeles County at the times the services were rendered.
Offering fee dispute mediation. Will arbitrate with incarcerated clients. Fee Waiver Program.
Filing Fee
5% of the amount in dispute for disputes up to $10,000 with a minimum of $100.
6% of the amount in dispute when the amount is between $10,001 and $24,999.
7% of the amount in dispute when the total amount in dispute is $25,000 or more with a maximum fee of $4,000.
Panel Size
1 for disputes of $15,000 or less.
3 for disputes over $15,000.
MARIN COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
Fee Arbitration Program Administrator
Marin County Bar Association
30 No. San Pedro Rd., #140
San Rafael, CA 94903
Voice: 415-499-1314
Filing Jurisdiction
Attorney's office in county, or substantial legal services rendered in county. Fee Waiver Program.
Filing Fee Schedule
$250 plus 5% of the amount in dispute when the total amount in dispute is less than $5,000
$500 plus 6% of the amount in dispute when the total amount in dispute is less than $10,000
$750 plus 7% of the amount in dispute when the total amount in dispute is more than $10,000, not to exceed a total filing fee of $7,750
Panel Size
1 for $15,000 or less
3 for over $15,000.
MENDOCINO COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
Margaret Mary O’ Rourke, Esq.
P.O. Box 2310
Mendocino, CA 95460
Voice: 707-937-4212
(no fax)
Filing Jurisdiction
If a substantial portion of the legal services was performed in the county where the program is located, or at least one of the attorneys involved in the dispute has an office in Mendocino County or maintained an office in Mendocino County at the time the services were rendered.
Filing Fee
3% of amount in dispute with a $2,000 maximum, $100 minimum
Panel Size
1 for $15,000 or less
3 for over $15,000
MONO COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
Richard E. Olson, Jr.
Attorney at Law
P. O. Box 1311
Bishop, CA 93515
Voice: 760-872-2509
Fax: 760-872-2509
Filing Jurisdiction
Attorney's office in county, or substantial legal services rendered in either Inyo or Mono county.
Filing Fee
$25 per client for $1-$1,999
$50 per client for $2,000 and over
Panel Size
1 for $2,000 or less
3 for over $2,000
MONTEREY COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
Fee Arbitration Program Administrator
Monterey County Bar Association
P.O.Box 1371
Salinas, CA 93902
831-582-3600
E-mail: elaine@montereycountybar.org
Filing Jurisdiction
Attorney's office in county or maintained an office at time services were rendered. Fee waiver program. The program is not able to accept requests from incarcerated clients.
Filing Fee
$100 for disputes up to $7,499
$250 for disputes between $7,500 and $14,999
$500 for disputes between $15,000 and $24,999
$1,000 for disputes of $25,000 or more
Panel Size
1 for under $25,000
3 for $25,000 or more
NAPA COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
Nicholas VanMale
Gaw VanMale et al
1000 Main Street, 3rd Floor
Napa, CA 94559
Voice: 707-252-9000
Filing Jurisdiction
Attorney has an office in Napa County or maintained an office in Napa County at the time the services were rendered. Fee Waiver Program.
Filing Fee
$20 plus 5% of the disputed amount up to a maximum fee of $3,500
Panel Size
1 for disputes of $10,000 or less
3 for disputes over $10,000
NEVADA COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
Fee Arbitration Committee
Nevada County Bar Association
P.O. Box 1473
Nevada City, CA 95959
Voice: 530-272-4250
Filing Jurisdiction
If the majority of services were provided in the county.
Filing Fee
$150 if the amount in dispute is under $10,000
$300 if the amount in dispute is $10,000 or over
Panel Size
1 if the amount in dispute is under $10,000
3 if the disputed amount is $10,000 or over
ORANGE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
Fee Arbitration Program Administrator
Orange County Bar Association
P.O. Box 6130
Newport Beach, CA 92658
Voice: 949-440-6700 ext. 128
Filing Jurisdiction
Attorney's office in county, substantial legal services rendered in county, client resides in county and no program in attorney's county, or by stipulation of both parties. Client must agree to binding arbitration if dispute is less than $1,500. No fee waiver program. Offering fee dispute mediation.
Filing Fee
$75 for $1 - $1,500
5% of amount for over $1,500 with a $5,000 maximum-
Panel Size
1 for $10,000 or less
3 for over $10,000
PLACER COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
F. Patrick Keegan, Esq.
Law Office of Keegan & Myers, P.C.
6542 Lonetree Boulevard
Rocklin, CA 95765
Voice: 916-788-1475
Fax: 916-780-0445
Filing Jurisdiction
If at least one of the attorneys involved in the dispute has an office in Placer county or maintained an office in Placer County at the times the services were rendered, or where the majority of services were rendered in Placer County.
Filing Fee
$100. for disputes up to $1,000.
$150. for disputes up to $2,500.
$250. for disputes up to $5,000.
$350. for disputes up to $10,000.
$500. for disputes up to $20,000.
$1,000. for disputes over $20,000.
Panel Size
1 if $25,000 or less
3 if over $25,000
RIVERSIDE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATIONS
DESERT BAR ASSOCIATION
Desert Bar Association
Fee Resolution Committee
40-004 Cook Street, Suite 3
Palm Desert, CA 92211
Voice: 760-346-1734
Fax: 760-568-3053
Filing Jurisdiction
Attorney's office maintained in county and majority of legal services provided within Coachella Valley. Will arbitrate with incarcerated clients. No fee wavier.
Filing Fee
$150 filing fee for all disputes up to and including $15,000;
For disputes over $15,000 1% of the amount in dispute with a maximum of $1,000.
Panel Size
1 if l$25,000 or less
3 if over $25,000
Fee Arbitration Program Administrator
Riverside County Bar Association
4129 Main Street, Suite 100
Riverside, CA 92501
951-682-1015
Fax: 951-682-0106
Filing Jurisdiction
Attorney's office in county, or substantial legal services rendered in county. Won't arbitrate if in jurisdiction of Desert Bar, unless a conflict with Desert area attorneys is specified in writing. Will arbitrate with incarcerated clients. Fee Waiver Program.
Filing Fee
7.5% of amount in dispute $50 minimum and $1,000 maximum-
Panel Size
1 for $5,000 or less
3 for over $5,000
SACRAMENTO COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
Fee Arbitration Program Administrator
Sacramento County Bar Association
1329 Howe Avenue, Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95825
916-564-3780
Fax: 916-564-6707
Filing Jurisdiction
If a substantial portion of the services were performed in the county or the attorney has, or had at the time of services, an office in the county. Fee Waiver Program. Does not arbitrate with incarcerated clients.
Filing Fee
5% of the amount in dispute with a $25 minimum and $3,500 maximum fee.
Panel Size
1 if the disputed amount if $10,000 or less
3 if the amount in dispute is over $10,000
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
Fee Arbitration Program Administrator
San Bernardino County Bar Association
555 North Arrowhead
San Bernardino, CA 92401
909-885-1986
Filing Jurisdiction
Attorney's office in county, client resides in county, or if substantial legal services performed in county. Fee waiver program. Will not arbitrate with incarcerated clients.
Filing Fee
$100 for disputes up to $1,500
7% of the amount in dispute for disputes from $1,501 up to $50,000
$3,500 for disputes over $50,000
Panel Size
1 if $25,000 or less
3 for over $25,000
SAN DIEGO COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATIONS
SAN DIEGO COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
Fee Arbitration Program Administrator
San Diego County Bar Association
1333 Seventh Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101-4309
619-231-0781
http://www.sdcba.org
Filing Jurisdiction
Attorney's office in county or, substantial services rendered in county. Fee Waiver program. Will arbitrate with incarcerated clients. A voluntary Fee Mediation program is offered.
Filing Fee
5% of amount in dispute with a $75 minimum and $5,000 maximum.
Panel Size
1 if the dispute is less than $25,000
3 for disputes of $25,000 or more
BAR ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN SAN DIEGO COUNTY
Fee Arbitration Program Administrator
Bar Association of Northern San Diego County
P.O. Box 2381
Vista, CA 92085
Voice: 760-758-5833
Filing Jurisdiction
Attorney is a member or has office in North County Judicial District, or client resides in County and parties agree to binding arbitration. Offering fee dispute mediation. Fee waiver program.
Filing Fee
4% of amount in dispute $25 minimum, $2,000 maximum-
Panel Size
1 for $10,000 or less
3 for over $10,000
SAN FRANCISCO COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
Fee Arbitration Program Administrator
San Francisco County Bar Association
301 Battery Street, 3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111
415-782-9000, ext. 8772
415-989-1616
http://www.sfbar.org/adr
Filing Jurisdiction
Attorney's office in county or substantial legal services rendered in county, or, client resides in county and no program is available in the attorney's county. Parties may stipulate to transfer jurisdiction to San Francisco. Disputed amount must be $1,000 or more. Offering fee dispute mediation, and also a fee waiver program. Will not arbitrate with incarcerated clients.
Filing Fee
5% of amount in dispute with a $50 minimum if dispute is $10,000 or less
7% of amount in dispute if dispute is over $10,000 and less than one million dollars with a maximum fee of $5,000
For disputes of one million dollars or more the fee is $5,000 for the first million plus a surcharge of $250 for each additional million or part thereof.
Panel Size
1 for all matters under $25,000
3 for all matters of $25,000 or more
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
Fee Arbitration Program Administrator
Post Office Box 585
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Voice: 805-541-5930
Fax: 805-541-5168
Filing Jurisdiction
Attorney must have an office in the county or have performed substantial legal service in the county. Fee waiver program.
Filing Fee
$50 for disputes under $5,000
$100 for disputes of $5,000 or more but less than $10,000
1% of amount in dispute for cases of $10,000 or more
Fee is not to exceed $5,000
Panel Size
1 for $25,000 or less
3 for over $25,000
SAN MATEO COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATIONS
SAN MATEO COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
Fee Arbitration Program Administrator
San Mateo County Bar Association
333 Bradford Street, Suite 200
Redwood City, CA 94063
Voice: 650-298-4018
Fax: 650-368-3892
Filing Jurisdiction
Attorney has an office in San Mateo County or maintained an office in San Mateo County at the time the services were rendered, or a majority of the services were rendered in San Mateo County. Fee Waiver Program.
Filing Fee
$100 for disputes up to and including $1,000
$150 for disputes over $1,000 and up to $5,000
$350 for disputes over $5,000 and up $10,000
$350 plus 3 percent of the disputed amount for disputes over $10,000 with a maximum fee of $3,000.
Panel Size
1 for disputes of $10,000 or less
3 for disputes over $10,000
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATIONS
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
Lida Sideras
Santa Barbara County Bar Association
15 West Carrillo Street, Suite 106
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Voice: 805-569-5511
Fax: 805-569-2888
Filing Jurisdiction
Attorney's office in county or substantial legal services rendered in county. Will arbitrate with incarcerated clients. No fee waiver program.
Filing Fee
$100 for disputes up to $3,000
$200 plus 2% of the disputed amount for disputes of $3,000 or more with a maximum fee of $1,000
Panel Size
1 for $25,000 or less
3 for over $25,000
NORTHERN SANTA BARBARA BAR ASSOCIATION
Aaron B. Smith
Law Office of Aaron B. Smith
426 Barcellus Ave., Suite 200
Santa Maria, CA 93454
Voice: (805) 739-5500
Fax: (805) 739-5504
Filing Jurisdiction
The Program shall have jurisdiction over a fee dispute if: (1) at least one of the attorneys involved in the dispute has an office within the venue boundries of the North County Divisions of the Santa Barbara Superior Court, as defined by Santa Barbara Superior Court Local Rule 201, or maintained an office in within such boundaries at the times the services were rendered, or (2) if a significant portion of the representation occurred within those venue boundaries.
Filing Fee
$100 for disputes up to $5,000
$150 for disputes between $5,001 and $10,000
$250 for disputes between $10,001 and $20,000
$250 for disputes over $20,000, plus 2% of the amount in disputes over $20,000
The filing fee shall not exceed $4,000.
Panel Size
1 for $10,000 or less
3 if over $$10,000
SANTA CLARA COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATIONS
PALO ALTO AREA BAR ASSOCIATION
Fee Arbitration Program Administrator
Palo Alto Area Bar Association
405 Sherman Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Voice: 650-326-8322
Filing Jurisdiction
If a substantial portion of the legal services were performed in the county, or at least one of the attorneys involved has, or had at the time services were rendered, an office in Atherton, East Palo Alto, Los Altos Hills, Menlo Park, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Portola Valley or Woodside.
Filing Fee
$50 for $1,000 or less
$100 for $1,001-$5,000
$150 for $5,001-$15,000
$250 for $15,001 or more
Panel Size
1 if $10,000 or less
3 if over $10,000
SANTA CLARA COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
Fee Arbitration Program Administrator
Santa Clara County Bar Association
31 North 2nd Street, Ste. 400
San Jose, CA 95113
Voice: 408-975-2114
Fax: 408-850-1506
E-mail: irenec@sccba.com
Filing Jurisdiction
If a substantial portion of the services were performed in Santa Clara County or at least one of the attorneys involved in the dispute has or had an office in Santa Clara County at the time the services were rendered. Fee waiver program. Will arbitrate with incarcerated clients.
Filing Fee
$50 up to $1,000
$150 for $1,001-$5,000
$250 for $5,001-$10,000
3% of amount with a $7,500 maximum for over $10,000
Panel Size
1 if $10,000 or less
3 if over $10,000
SOLANO COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
Fee Arbitration Program Administrator
Solano County Bar Association
P.O. Box 3524
Fairfield, CA 94533
707-422-5087
Filing Jurisdiction
A substantial portion of the legal services were performed in the county or, at least one of the attorneys involved has an office in the county or maintained an office there at the time of service. Disputed amount must be $300 or more. Fee Waiver Program.
Filing Fee
5% of amount in dispute $50 minimum, $500 maximum-
Panel Size
1 for $10,000 or less
3 for over $10,000
SONOMA COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
Fee Arbitration Program Administrator
Sonoma County Bar Association
37 Old Courthouse Square, Suite 100
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
707-542-1190 x19
Filing Jurisdiction
Attorney's office in county at the time legal services performed. Disputed amount must be over $500. No fee waiver program.
Filing Fee
$250.00 plus 5% of the amount in dispute for disputes up to $5,000
$500.00 plus 5% for disputes over $5,000 and under $10,000
$500.00 plus 7% for disputes of $10,000 and above
Maximum fee amount is $7,500
Panel Size
1 for less than $10,000
3 for $10,000 and over
SUTTER COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
Fee Arbitration Program Administrator
Yuba-Sutter Bar Association
1289 Lincoln Road
Yuba City, CA 95991
530-671-6800
Filing Jurisdiction
The Program shall have jurisdiction over a fee dispute if a substantial portion of the legal services was performed in the Yuba or Sutter County, or at least one of the attorneys involved in the dispute has an office in Yuba or Sutter County or maintained an office in Yuba or Sutter County at the times the services were rendered. Fee Waiver program.
Filing Fee
$100 for disputes at or over $5,000
$50 for disputes up to $5,000
Panel Size
1 for less than $5,000, or by stipulation
3 for $5,000 or more
TRINITY COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
SHASTA-TRINITY COUNTIES BAR ASSOCIATION
Fee Arbitration Program Administrator
Patrick Deedon
Maire & Beasley
2851 Park Marina Drive
Redding, CA 96001
Voice: 530-246-6050
Fax: 530-246-6060
Filing Jurisidction
Attorney's office in county, or substantial legal services rendered in county. Disputed amount must be $300 or more.
Filing Fee
$50 for 1 arbitrator
$150 for 3 arbitrators
Panel Size
1 for $5,000 or less, or if non-binding
3 for over $5,000 and binding
3 for all cases over $10,000
TULARE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
Fee Arbitration Program Administrator
Tulare County Bar Association
703 W. Center Street
Visalia, CA 93291
Voice: 559-732-2513
Fax: 559-732-3016
Filing Jurisdiction
If at least one of the attorneys involved in the dispute has or maintained an office in the county at the time services were rendered.
Filing Fee
$50 for disputes up to $5,000
$100 for disputes over $5,000
Panel Size
1 for $10,000 or less
3 for over $10,000
VENTURA COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
Fee Arbitration Program Administrator
Ventura County Bar Association
4475 Market Street, Suite B
Ventura, CA 93003
Voice: 805-650-7599
Fax: 805-650-8059
Filing Jurisdiction
If a substantial portion of the legal services was performed in the county, or at least one of the attorneys involved in the dispute has an office in the county or maintained an office there at the times the services were rendered. Fee Waiver program.
Filing Fee
$200 for disputes up to $5,000
$400 for disputes $5,001 to $10,000
$600 for disputes $10,001 to $20,000
$1200 for disputes $20,001 to $50,000
$1600 for disputes over $50,000
Panel Size
1 if the dispute is $15,000 or less
3 if the dispute is over $15,000
YUBA COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
Fee Arbitration Program Administrator
Yuba-Sutter Bar Association
1289 Lincoln Road
Yuba, CA 95991
530-671-6800
Filing Jurisdiction
The Program shall have jurisdiction over a fee dispute if a substantial portion of the legal services was performed in the Yuba or Sutter County, or at least one of the attorneys involved in the dispute has an office in Yuba or Sutter County or maintained an office in Yuba or Sutter County at the times the services were rendered. Fee Waiver program.
Filing Fee
$100 for disputes at or over $5,000
$50 for disputes up to $5,000