There are several options for alternative dispute resolution (ADR). The Fee Arbitration Program provides clients and attorneys with a simple method to resolve fee disputes without going to court.JAMS Silicon Valley Mediation, Arbitration and ADR Services (San Jose, CA) 160 W. Santa Clara St., Suite 1600, San Jose, 95113 CA 408-288-2240 Arbitration is essentially a paid private trial, in other words, a method to resolve disputes without going to court. Free Consultation - Call (510) 747-8034 - Richard H. Poulson helps companies with business matters in Mediation and Arbitration cases. Seyfarth Synopsis: The California Supreme Court reaffirmed that arbitration agreements are on equal footing with other types of contracts. If the client and attorney have a written fee agreement with an arbitration clause in it, YES. Arbitration shall proceed under the rules and procedures of the American Arbitration Association, including its procedures for dispositive motion practice. John Herlihy (Ret.), former Supervising Judge of the Civil Division of Santa Clara County Superior Court, has extensive experience in dispute resolution.