Migdal, Pollack & Rosenkrantz LLP v. Coleman

*379OPINION OF THE COURT

Edward H. Lehner, J.

The key issue presented on this motion by defendant for summary judgment is whether the arbitration requirements for attorney-client matrimonial fee disputes set forth in part 136 of the Rules of the Chief Administrator of the Courts (the Rules; 22 NYCRR part 100 et seq.) apply when the total fee charged for services rendered in a domestic relations matter exceeds the sum of $100,000, but the amount that may be owing for such services at the time of commencement of a lawsuit to recover for such fees is less than that amount.

In its complaint the…