Attorney/Client Disputes in
Oklahoma: A Role for Arbitration?
The use of arbitration in connection with all types of business disputes has exploded in recent years. This is particularly true with respect to pre-dispute arbitration agreements, entered into at the time the contract is formed. Given the unique relationship between attorneys and their clients, the use of such clauses in retainer agreements between attorneys and their clients raises several ethical and practical concerns and, indeed, the ultimate question of whether they should be permitted at all. |
