The Oregon State Bar's Fee Dispute Resolution Program is a program for resolving fee disputes between an Oregon attorney and a client, between Oregon clients with out-of-state attorneys, or between Oregon attorneys. All parties must voluntarily agree to participate.
Arbitration Service of Portland, Inc.
Starting in July 2024, the Arbitration Service of Portland, Inc. (ASP) will begin administering the Fee Dispute Resolution Program (FDRP). Founded in 1985, ASP is an arbitration service with high-quality arbitrators and procedural rules designed to meet the expectations and practices of Oregon lawyers. ASP provides arbitration and mediation services in key cities throughout Oregon (including Portland, Salem, Eugene, Medford, Grants Pass, Klamath Falls, Bend, Pendleton and the Oregon coast).
All inquiries about the Fee Dispute Resolution Program (FDRP) should be directed to ASP at:
Arbitration Service of Portland, Inc.
OSB Fee Dispute Resolution Program
9830 SW McKenzie St.
Portland, Oregon 97223
(503)226-3109
aspdx@hotmail.com
What is Fee Arbitration?
Fee Arbitration is a voluntary process. The arbitrator or arbitration panel conducts an informal hearing where the parties tell their sides of the story. The arbitrators then make a decision and issue a written award. The award is binding for both sides.
Can I Mediate a Fee Dispute?
Yes. ASP offers parties the option to participate in a less formal Fee Mediation process. Mediation is a nonbinding process in which parties work with a mediator to seek a mutually agreeable outcome.
How much does it cost?
If both parties agree to mediate or arbitrate the dispute, a filing fee is assessed on each party depending on the amount in dispute. For disputes less than $25,000, the filing fee is $300. For disputes greater than $25,000, the filing fee is $400. No other fees are assessed to the parties aside from the filing fee.
Application
To start the process, parties should
fill out the form here and submit it to ASP at
aspdx@hotmail.com.
