Feldman v. Davis

Daniel Feldman (“client”) appeals the trial court’s order of dismissal and order compelling arbitration in his action against Rebecca Davis and the Davis Griffey Law Firm (“law firm”) for declaratory relief regarding his obligations to pay attorney’s fees under a contingency fee agreement. We conclude that the arbitration provision in the contingency fee agreement was limited to the determination of a “probable fee” if and when — and only if and when— the “Client decides to terminate the case after the [law firm] has provided substantial legal services.” We therefore reverse and remand to the…