You should take with you any receipts showing payment on the account. you should have ready any cancelled checks pertaining to payment of the debt. If there are any extenuating circumstances regarding the debt, you should also bring evidence or documentation of this.
There are three things to think about in this situation. First, go to the attorney and complain and try to work it out. Second is that overbilling is either just a breach of contract for which you can sue. The third is that most states have mechanisms within their attorney ethics offices for resolution of issues like this without resort to a regular lawsuit. In NJ we have what is called the Fee Arbitration process, where a client files a request for arbitration with the Fee Arb section of the Ethics Committee alleging specific instances of overbilling. The attorney files a reply, and the matter is arbitted by a 3 member panel (2 lawyers and 1 non-lawyer) to determine whether there has been overbilling or not.
The opposite of overbilling is underbilling.
No.
Find a new dentist.
No. The arbitration award would be void. Depending on whether the judge found the arbitration clause or the award itself void, the case may be sent back for arbitration or permitted to go to trial.
Arbitration is generally the best way to go. In court cases there are nothing but winners and losers. At least in arbitration both parties walk away with something. However, if one party feels that all the right is on their side they can go to court and 'roll the dice.'
Sure, if you are intent on screwing up your case.
Arbitration works by bringing three parties together, the two parties that require arbitration and a third neutral party. The neutral party works together with the other parties to try to come to an amicable agreement.
The services of an arbitration attorney may be required when you are a party to a legal dispute that you wish to settle outside of Court. The arbitration attorney will represent you in a court-like proceeding, but without the high costs associated with a trial.
No choice but to go for a trial
Clarence H. Curtis has written: 'Labour arbitration procedures' -- subject(s): Arbitration, Industrial, Industrial Arbitration 'Labour arbitration in the courts' -- subject(s): Arbitration, Industrial, Cases, Certiorari, Industrial Arbitration
That is arbitration ruled by law.