Fee Arbitration question...

What is the name of your state? California

Four months ago I filed for Mandatory Fee Arbitration (MFA), based on some charges I felt were unsubstantiated, along with requesting that the fees be reduced based on some decisions that were made. Although there hasn't been a date set for the hearing, I've started preparing all of my information for presentation. In the Response to my MFA Declaration that was filed, my Attorney states a different payment arrangment than what is stated in the Settlement Agreement I signed. Since I filed for MFA, my attorney has refused to communicate with me. I have not received a Statement of my Account since September of 2003. In the Retainer Agreement I signed, I gave a Power of Attorney For Depositing Checks, and a Settlement Payment is due on or by August 1st. Based on the descrepancy surrounding the Settlement Agreement, can I rescind the Power of Attorney until MFA issue is resolved?

Thank You.

Since I filed for MFA, my attorney has refused to communicate with me.

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That's because you are "adverse" to one another now. You're not his client anymore (at lest with respect to the fee arbitration) -- you are now his adversary.

I gave a Power of Attorney For Depositing Checks, and a Settlement Payment is due on or by August 1st. Based on the descrepancy surrounding the Settlement Agreement, can I rescind the Power of Attorney until MFA issue is resolved?

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Yes, you can rescind the power or attorney.

What is the basic procedure to rescind the POA

Thanks for the quick response.

What is the procedure? Is it just a matter of filling out a specific form and having it delivered appropriately? Does it need to be notorized or served?

Thanks Again!

Eric