Are there any limits to attorney’s fees in arbitration?

Yes, there are limits to attorney’s fees in arbitration in North Carolina. According to the North Carolina General Statutes, any agreement to pay attorney’s fees in an arbitration proceeding must be reasonable and entered into before the proceeding begins. This includes everything from the initial consultation to the actual courtroom proceedings. The court also has the authority to assign reasonable expenses and fees to the parties who can’t afford to pay their own attorney’s fees. Furthermore, the court can also award additional costs, including the costs of witnesses, transcription, research, and other expenses. In some cases, an attorney fee agreement may specify a fixed fee or allow the court to determine the fee after considering the complexity of the case, the amount in controversy, the results obtained, the experience of the attorney, and any other relevant factors. The court may also take into consideration any actual expenses incurred by the attorney in order to determine the appropriate award. To ensure that both parties are treated fairly, the court also has the power to reduce or eliminate attorney’s fees if the party requesting the fee failed to diligently pursue the arbitration action or made a frivolous or dilatory filing. This helps to ensure that parties are not taken advantage of and that the attorney is not overburdened with excessive fees.

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