South Carolina Rules for Resolution of Fee Disputes – 2026
Rule 416 of the South Carolina Appellate Court Rules creates and governs the Resolution of Fee Disputes Board, which resolves disputes between lawyers and clients over fees without resort to litigation.
Browse all 22 rules of the 2026 edition below. Each rule includes the full text, a plain-English summary, committee notes, amendment history, and cross-references to related rules. Use the search box to find rules by keyword or number.
Rule 1
Creation
Rule 2
Jurisdiction
Rule 3
Appointment and Tenure
Rule 4
Duties
Rule 5
Appointment of Executive Council
Rule 6
Circuit Panel
Rule 7
Hearing Panel
Rule 8
Assigned Member
Rule 9
Rule Exclusive Upon Consent
Rule 10
Commencement of Proceedings
Rule 11
Investigation by Assigned Member
Rule 12
Schedule of Proceedings
Rule 13
Proceedings of the Board
Rule 14
Appointment of Hearing Panel
Rule 15
Panel Hearings
Rule 16
Voluntary Termination
Rule 17
Hearing Panel
Rule 18
Conflicts of Interest
Rule 19
Compliance
Rule 20
Appeals
Rule 21
Proceedings Confidential
Rule 22
Amendments to Rules