Save time and resolve unpaid fees or liens through our Attorney/Attorney Fee Arbitration Program. Professional arbitrators trained in fee dispute law and procedures help put the matter behind you.
How to Get Started
- Read the Rules of Procedure
- Complete the request form
- Mail the original and two copies of the request form, along with your administrative fee, to:
The Bar Association of San Francisco
Fee Dispute Program
201 Mission Street, Suite 400
San Francisco, CA 94105
- Pay the administrative fee which is 7% of the amount in dispute. This filing fee will be allocated in the award. See Rule 11.A of the Rules of Procedure for details about filing fees.
How to pay:
- Check or money order payable to BASF / Fee Dispute Program. Please mail it to the address above.
- Credit Card: Please complete the credit card authorization form and email it to adr@sfbar.org.
Questions? Contact Fee Dispute Administrator at adr@sfbar.org.
An Important Announcement
(as of 8/16/22)
BASF's Attorney/Client Fee Dispute Program has been discontinued. Please refer your matter and questions to The State Bar of California.
Their number is 415-538-2020, and the description of their program and relevant forms may be found here.
We apologize for the inconvenience.