Brent G. Macey v. Amy B. McGarry, Esq.

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Disposition: Award to Respondent

Issued by: Fee Arbitration Commission

Docket #: FAC# 13-308

Dated: February 4, 2014

Bar Number: 008348

The undersigned, constituting a duly authorized Fee Arbitration Panel of the Fee Arbitration Commission of the Board of Overseers of the Bar, were designated to hear the controversy existing between the above-named parties as set forth in the Petitioner's petition and the Respondent's Reply. A hearing was held on the 21st day of January, 2014, at Biddeford, Maine, at which time evidence was submitted and heard. The Petitioner was present and testified. The Respondent appeared, testified, and filed written submissions. Based on the testimony and evidence submitted, the Panel finds as follows:

That there was a written fee agreement signed by both the Petitioner and Respondent. Based upon factors set forth in Rule 1.5 the Panel finds the amount charged by the Respondent to be reasonable. Accordingly no refund of Respondent's fee shall be returned to Petitioner.

This Award and Determination is in full settlement of all claims submitted to the arbitration.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have subscribed this Award this 4th day of February 2014.

Michael Ayotte, Esq., Chairman

Arthur H. Dumas, Esq.

Lori Pelletier