Fee Disputes:
If you are having a fee dispute with your attorney, the
State Bar of New Mexico offers a fee arbitration service
under its Client Information and Assistance.
If the parties to such a dispute will agree to submit the question to an
arbiter and be bound by the arbiter's decision, the matter can be
resolved quickly at no cost. Call (505) 797-6068 in Albuquerque or
1-800-876-6227 within New Mexico for more information or go to
Fee Arbitration.
Loss Reimbursement:
The Client Protection Fund of the State Bar of New Mexico
reimburses losses caused by the dishonest conduct of attorneys licensed
to practice law in New Mexico. Call (505) 797-6068 in Albuquerque
or 1-800-876-6227 within New Mexico for more information or go to
Client
Protection Fund