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Alternative Dispute Resolution

Alternative Dispute Resolution in Matrimonial Law Cases

Comments by the Alternative Dispute Resolution, Domestic Violence and Matrimonial Law Committees regarding the Office of Court Administration’s proposed rule on alternative dispute resolution in matrimonial law cases, February 2013

 

 

Attorney Fees

A.5275 (AM Titone) / S.1546 (Sen. Sampson) - Authorizes an attorney to attach a lien to awards and settlement proceeds received by his or her client through alternative dispute resolution or settlement.

  • Proposed amendments to the Judiciary Law Sections 475 and 475-a , November 2008.
  • Report in support of legislation by the Committee on Professional Responsibility, the Committee on Arbitration and the Committee on Alternative Dispute Resolution, Reissued April 2011.
  • "Statement of the New York City Bar Association on Amendment to the Lien Law" - 44th Street Blog,October 4, 2012
  • Signed by Governor, Chp. 478 - October 3, 2012

 

 

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