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Are attorney retainer fees refundable if the case is withdrawn?
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∙ 16y ago
Mine wasn't. Went in to see her first day. Deposited $2,000.00. The next day told her I didn't need her....................:>(
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How do you get my daughter an attorney?
Call up an attorney and pay their retainer, if they will accept the case.
Do I have to pay for my initial visit to a lawyer or attorney before he works on my case?
Normally, the first visit to an Attorney or Lawyer is a free consultation. If you decide to hire the Attorney and he agrees to take your case you will have to give him money at that time which is called a retainer.
When should I contact an attorney for legal advice?
You should contact an attorney as soon as possible so that they will have the time to investigate your case. Best bet is to have an attorney on retainer (prepaid legal), to be able to gather legal advise whenever you need it.
Can you get a retainer fee back from attorney if its been less than three days?
You should get back your money minus any time spent on your case.
What do you do if you think that the lawyer you hired isn't doing enough for their client Can you get your retainer fee back and get another lawyer in the state of Kentucky?
You can always discharge your attorney - he works for YOU! Unless you have signed a contract with the attorney, you may be able to get a portion of your retainer back - but it will be less whatever expenses they incurred in your defense while working on your case.
If you pay a retainer and the fire your lawyer what amount of refund can you expect to recover?
None. If the client breaks the contract the attorney has no legal obligation to return any of the retainer fee. If the client believes the attorney was not representing their best interest in the case, he or she has the option of filing a malpractice suit and a complaint with the state bar association and the ABA.
Can you recover the retainer from a divorce lawyer if you have been representing yourself in court?
If the attorney did not appear at the hearing and thereby caused the client financial loss then the client can sue for damages. In regards to recovering the retainer it would be voluntarily on the attorney's part of whether a full refund or a portion thereof is warranted and would be based on the amount of time that was spent on the case.
What ways can a lawyer charge their clients for their service?
An attorney can charge a client hourly meaning they charge for each hour they work on the case. They can ask for a retainer fee which is a lump sum that goes into an account that the attorney bills for each hour worked. An attorney may charge one flat fee for their service. Another form of payment is called contingent fee. A lawyer in this case only charges if the case is successfully resolved.
How many hours will be billed by attorney for a DUI case?
Usually its not hourly.. theirs an initial retainer fee of around $3-15K and possibly more if the case goes to trial due to hiring expert witnesses and possible co-council
What does term order granting withdrawal in divorce mean?
Order granting withdrawal in terms of divorce may be the judge is allowing the divorce case to be withdrawn. Your attorney can give you more details.
MT REV petition withdrawn?
MT/REV petition withdrawn ? What is this meant for assault case ? Peter
How much of a retainer will a drug possession lawyer require to take a case?
Attorneys charge varying fees and the amount of the retainer will depend on the lawyer you choose as there are no regulations governing this. A flat fee will definitely be charged and the amount will depend on various factors such as whether the person wishes to resolve the case without a trial, wants to challenge issue of the case or wishes to take the case to a jury trial. All of these factors will be discussed between the client and attorney to determine the appropriate fees to charge.
