Two Dallas law firms lost an effort to force a client’s fee dispute into arbitration because their legal services exceeded the scope of representation listed in their engagement agreement.

Monday’s ruling from Dallas’ Fifth Court of Appeals should serve as a cautionary tale for attorneys to review their contracts to ensure they really outline the scope of work intended, according to legal malpractice attorney Tim Soefje, who represented the client in the case.

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