Rule 5.5

If the Respondent is the attorney and chooses Option (c) or fails to return the signed agreement within the time specified above, the client will be notified that arbitration will take place without the attorney’s participation. If the attorney chooses not to participate, the attorney will be sent a copy of the written arbitration decision when it is rendered. The decision will become binding unless a lawsuit is filed on the original fee dispute, pursuant to Rule 8.5 herein.