Fee mediation typically involves a neutral mediator who works with both parties (the lawyer and the client) to try to reach a mutually acceptable resolution regarding a dispute over fees. This process is voluntary and aims to resolve disputes without going to court.

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Fee Mediation

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Fee mediation

A) is compulsory whenever a client raises a concern about a lawyer's bill.
B) is offered by every provincial law society as the primary means of dispute resolution for complaints regarding lawyers' fees.
C) involves a review of a lawyer's bill by a court official.
D) involves a judge who determines whether or not a lawyer's bill is reasonable.
E) involves a neutral mediator who tries to facilitate a mutually acceptable resolution of a dispute over fees charged by a lawyer.

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