(a) Form of Decision. The panel's decision shall be in writing and shall include a clear statement of the amount in dispute, whether and to whom monies are due, and a brief explanation of the decision. (b) Issuance of Decision. The panel shall make all reasonable efforts to render its decision promptly and not later than 30 days from the close of the hearing or from the end of any time period permitted by the panel for the filing of supplemental briefs or other materials. The arbitrator or panel chair shall forward the decision to the Committee which shall serve a copy of the decision on each party to the arbitration. (c) Modification of Decision. (1) On application to the panel by a party to a fee dispute, the panel may modify or correct a decision if: (i) there was an error in the computation of figures or a mistake in the description of a person, thing, or property referred to in the decision; (ii) the decision is imperfect in a matter of form not affecting the merits of the proceeding; or (iii) the decision needs clarification. (2) Any party may file an application for modification with the panel within 20 days after service of the decision and shall serve a copy of the application on all other parties. An objection to the application must be filed with the panel within 10 days after service of the application for modification. (3) An application for modification shall not extend the 30 day time period to seek trial de novo under these rules. (d) Retention of Files. The Committee shall maintain all fee arbitration files for a period of three years from the date a decision is issued. Wyo. R. State Bar, Att'y Cond. & Prac. 6
Adopted May 10, 2016, effective October 1, 2016.