Sec. 171.048. REPRESENTATION BY ATTORNEY; FEES. (a) A party is entitled to representation by an attorney at a proceeding under this chapter.
(b) A waiver of the right described by Subsection (a) before the proceeding is ineffective.
(c) The arbitrators shall award attorney's fees as additional sums required to be paid under the award only if the fees are provided for:
(1) in the agreement to arbitrate; or
(2) by law for a recovery in a civil action in the district court on a cause of action on which any part of the award is based.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 5.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Structure Texas Statutes
Civil Practice and Remedies Code
Title 7 - Alternate Methods of Dispute Resolution
Chapter 171 - General Arbitration
Section 171.041. Appointment of Arbitrators
Section 171.042. Majority Action by Arbitrators
Section 171.043. Hearing Conducted by Arbitrators
Section 171.044. Time and Place of Hearing; Notice
Section 171.045. Adjournment or Postponement
Section 171.046. Failure of Party to Appear
Section 171.047. Rights of Party at Hearing
Section 171.048. Representation by Attorney; Fees
Section 171.053. Arbitrators' Award