The State Bar seeks public comment on proposed amendments to rule 3.513 regarding electronic submissions in mandatory fee arbitration (MFA) matters.
Deadline: August 24, 2022
Comments should be submitted using the online Public Comment Form. The online form allows you to input your comments directly and can also be used to upload your comment letter and/or other attachments.
At present, all requests for fee arbitration and most communications in mandatory fee arbitration (MFA) matters are mailed to the MFA program. Rule 3.513 currently permits electronic or facsimile submission of documents in fee arbitration cases, but states that the State Bar must receive the hard copy of the original filing or communication within five days of the electronic or facsimile transmission for the electronic or facsimile submission date to be deemed the receipt date.
The MFA program’s proposed revision to rule 3.513 would make electronic submission the preferred method of filing requests for arbitration and other communications in fee arbitration matters. The proposed revisions eliminate the hard copy requirement for electronic submissions and will reduce administrative costs and streamline the process. Applicants who prefer to file a request for arbitration or send a communication to the MFA program by mail or facsimile will still be able to do so.
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Regulation and Discipline Committee
August 24, 2022