Rule 6-502. Where Lawyer Refuses to be Bound.

If an award is made to the client and the respondent lawyer refuses to be bound thereby, the State Bar will provide the General Counsel, Assistant General Counsel, or other volunteer lawyer at no cost, other than actual litigation expenses, to the client to represent him or her in any litigation necessary to adjust the fee in accordance with the award.

(a) In such cases, the award rendered will be considered as prima facie evidence of the fairness of the award and the burden of proof shall shift to the lawyer to prove otherwise.

(b) In such cases, an award made in favor of the client will terminate the right of the lawyer to oppose the substitution of another lawyer designated by the client in any pending litigation pertaining to the subject matter of the arbitration.