HSBA

Attorney-Client Relations

FEE DISPUTE PROGRAM
FORMAL COMPLAINTS

The HSBA’s Attorney-Client Relations programs provide fair and accessible options for resolving fee disagreements and guidance on filing formal complaints or misconduct reports through the appropriate offices.

Fee Dispute Program

The Fee Dispute Program is a voluntary mediation/arbitration program to resolve fee disputes. An option for resolving disputes over attorneys fees. Call (808) 537-1868 ext. 220 for questions or inquiries about working with your lawyer. Please note that our program is limited in scope and jurisdiction.

  1. Step 1: Read the instructions regarding the program, then sign and date it. IT MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR PETITION FORM
  2. Step 2: Download the rules to mediate/arbitrate a fee dispute  for your information.
  3. Step 3: Download the form to mediate/arbitrate a fee dispute.

Submit your petition and signed instruction form to:

Hawaii State Bar Association
Fee Dispute Program
Alakea Corporate Twr.
1100 Alakea Street, Suite 1000
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

Please note: There is no parking validation in our building.

Formal Complaint

For complaints about unethical or questionable practices of licensed attorneys, please contact:Office of Disciplinary Counsel

201 Merchant Street, Suite 1600
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Telephone (808) 521-4591
Website: Office of Disciplinary Counsel

For complaints about losses due to attorney's dishonest conduct, please contact:Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection

1132 Bishop Street, Suite 300
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Telephone (808) 599-2483
Website: Hawaii Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection