New York Attorney Response to Request for Fee Arbitration is the process of resolving disputes between attorneys and their clients over legal fees. This process is facilitated by the New York State Bar Association (NY SBA). In order to initiate the process, the client must submit a written request to the NY SBA, and the attorney must respond within a certain time frame. The response by the attorney can take one of three forms: consent to arbitration, denial of arbitration, or counteroffer. If the attorney consents to arbitration, the NY SBA will appoint an arbitrator to hear the case. If the attorney denies arbitration, the client can appeal the decision or take legal action against the attorney. If the attorney makes a counteroffer, the client has the right to either accept or reject it. The NY SBA also provides a grievance process for clients who feel they have been wronged by an attorney during the fee arbitration process. The client must submit a written complaint to the NY SBA, which will then investigate the matter. If the complaint is found to be valid, the NY SBA can issue a reprimand, impose sanctions, or even revoke the attorney's license.