Arbitration clauses in attorney engagement letters can transform how legal malpractice claims unfold. When disputes arise between lawyers and clients, the forum for resolution may hinge on a few critical sentences in the initial engagement letter.
For attorneys, arbitration clauses represent a dispute resolution choice with significant consequences. Some believe that arbitration offers efficiency and privacy, but that is not always the case.
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