Legal Opinion
In re the Arbitration between McNamee, Lochner, Titus & Williams, P. C. & Killeen
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Decided October 16, 1997PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Spain, J.
This matter involves a disputed bill in the amount of $5,595 for unpaid legal services and disbursements incurred on respondent’s behalf by petitioner, a law firm, which had been retained by respondent to represent her in a contested matrimonial action. Following an arbitration proceeding pursuant to 22 NYCRR part 136 (see also, 22 NYCRR 1400.7), a three-member arbitration panel rendered a determination absolving respondent of the $5,595 in charges. Petitioner commenced this proceeding in Supreme Court to vacate the determination (see, CPLR 7511; 22 NYCRR 136.8);…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Norris v. CooperNew York Court of Appeals · 1984
- Mount St. Mary's Hospital v. CatherwoodNew York Court of Appeals · 1970
- McMahon v. EvansNew York Supreme Court · 1996
3Cited by3 opinions
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