What if my economic damages are not substantial?
If you feel your attorney did not perform his or her duties to their utmost ability, but an attorney has informed you your economic damages are not substantial, disciplinary action can still be taken.
Mediation provides a way to resolve the dispute you have with your attorney. A neutral mediator will help to resolve the issue amongst the disagreeing parties and attempt to reach an agreeable solution. The Florida Bar Mediation Program provides these services for the state of Florida.
Arbitration is similar to mediation, only differing in that the parties agree in advance to accept the findings of a neutral arbitrator.
Filing a grievance or complaint is another option frequently used. These can be filed with your state bar association or with the state or federal court in your area.
To determine the proper procedure for your locale, contact the proper authority below:
Administrative Office of the Courts
Supreme Court Building
500 S. Duval St.
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1900
Phone: (850) 922-5082
Fax: (850) 488-0156
Attorney Discipline
The Florida Bar Department of Lawyer Regulation
650 Apalachee Parkway
Tallahassee, FL 32399-2300
Phone: (850) 561-5839
Fax: (850) 561-5665
Eleventh Circuit
56 Forsyth Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30303-2205
(404) 335-6100
United States Court of Federal Claims
717 Madison Place NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 219-9657
United States Court of International Trade
One Federal Plaza
New York, NY 10278-0001
(212) 264-2814
United States Tax Court
400 Second Street NW
Washington, DC 20217
(202) 606-8754
United States Court of Veterans Appeals
625 Indiana Avenue NW, Suite 900
Washington, DC 20004-2950
(202) 501-5980
Administrative Office of the United States Courts
Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building
One Columbus Circle NE
Washington, DC 20544
(202) 273-3000
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