Resolution of Fee Disputes

Mission Statement of the Special Committee on the Resolution of Fee Disputes

The mission of the Special Committee on the Resolution of Fee Disputes is to oversee the Fee Dispute Resolution Program in order to: provide an avenue, other than litigation, for the expeditious and satisfactory resolution of fee disputes between attorneys and their clients through mediation and uniform arbitration proceedings; and to foster trust and communication among attorneys and clients.

The committee works to establish FDR committees in each judicial circuit and provides training sessions for those committees. Additionally, the committee collects and records data regarding circuit committee activity; and develops and implements awareness strategies among the public and the legal profession.

The committee's work may include other specific assignments or requests in its general area of responsibility from the bar's officers, the executive committee, or council.

At the end of each bar year on June 30, the chair of the committee shall submit an annual report outlining the work and accomplishments of the committee during the preceding bar year. In addition, the chair shall prepare an interim report by February 1 each year for review by the executive committee and the council at their February meetings.

2011-12 Committee

Bruce Howard Matson, Esq.
Chair
LeClair Ryan
PO Box 2499
Richmond, VA 23218-2499
 804-783-2003
FAX:783-2294
 2014 / 2
Geetha Ravindra, Esq.
Vice Chair
12312 Keats Grove Place
Glen Allen, VA 23059
 804-525-4578
 
 2012 / 2
Carolyn Mary Grimes, Esq.
 
3135 Mount Vernon Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22305
 703-683-6300
FAX:683-0237
 2014 / 1
Stephen Keith Lewellyn, Esq.
 
Davies, Barrell, Will et al.
122 West Cameron Street
P.O. Box 1147
Culpeper, VA 22701-3004
 540-825-6000
FAX:825-1989
 2012 / 2
Alexander Nathan Simon, Esq.
 
2604 West Main Street
Richmond, VA 23220
 804-783-8282
FAX:783-8331
 2014 / 1
Frank George Uvanni, Esq.
 
Uvanni & Associates, PC
Suite 2
9410 Atlee Commerce Boulevard
Ashland, VA 23005
 804-550-4091
FAX:550-4092
 2012 / 1
Deborah Campbell Welsh, Esq.
 
Deborah C. Welsh PLC
120 Edwards Ferry Road, N.E.
Leesburg, VA 20176-2340
 703-777-5590
FAX:777-5780
 2013 / 1
Mr. Joseph C. Fleig
Lay Member
11044 Ring Road
Reston, VA 20190
 703-437-5199
 
 2013 / 2
Ms. Gloria Twitty
Lay Member
2300 Sterling Point Drive
Portsmouth, VA 23703
 757-488-0240
 
 2013 / 2
Ms. Paulette J. Davidson
Liaison
Virginia State Bar
Suite 1500
707 East Main Street
Richmond, VA 23219-2803
 804-775-0521
 
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Updated 08/10/2011

Updated: Aug 22, 2011