Generally, unless the fees are excessive, attorneys are free to charge as much or as little as they want, and do so with whatever fee schedule they want. If the client does not like the billing method, they can hire a different attorney.
It is common for attorneys to charge a set retainer that they bill against. Once that retainer has been used, they would then ask that the retainer be replenished.
You pay an attorney at the time you hire him/her. This is called a "retainer". There are two exceptions: When you retain an attorney for the purpose of receiving Social Security benefits, and when the attorney is working "pro bono", or without charge.
A District Attorney is responsible for prosecuting criminal cases on behalf of the government in a specific jurisdiction. They review evidence, decide whether to file charges, and represent the state or county in court proceedings. District Attorneys also work with law enforcement agencies to investigate crimes and collaborate with other agencies to promote public safety.
Yes
A retainer, though neither are cheap a retainer costs $500-1,000 and braces cost $5,000 for a full two year treatment
No, but you could end up owing TWO attorney firms their fees!!! Don't change attorneys without a written and signed agreement releasing you, from the first attorney. Try to work it out though.
She should've gotten a retainer and worn the retainer as she was told to. If she didn't follow that, she'll probably have to get braces again.
United Airlines charges baggage fees of $25 for your first checked bag and $35 for your second bag. They do not charge for carry-on luggage, but it must meet their policies. United will also charge up to $100 more per bag if they are oversized, weigh more than 50 pounds, or you are checking more than two bags per person. International fees for baggage start at these same rates, but can be higher as well.
No, 'general attorney' are two words.
The attorney is probably including costs and legal fees in the bill. If the individual owes the money to the attorney's client (there is no dispute about that), it would be a good idea to offer a payment plan. If the attorney (or his/her client) does not accept the arrangment, demonstrating that a good faith effort was made to avoid litigation may pay off dividends with the judge later, should it go to trial.
It may. but it took me about two days to get uses to
It depends on the airport. There are actually TWO fees you need to worry about: landing fees and parking fees. A landing fee is a charge to use the airport's runways and taxiways, which belong to the airport authority. Not all airports have them, and the ones who do charge per 1000 pounds of aircraft weight. At JFK, they charge $5.35 per 1000 pounds--hence, if you bring a Pilatus PC-12, which has a maximum weight of 10,000 pounds, you will pay $53.50 to use the airport. Parking fees, if you are NOT a scheduled airline, are paid to the Fixed Base Operator--think of it as a gas station for aircraft. Each FBO has its own fee, and many of them waive the fee if you buy fuel. If you're a scheduled airline you need gates, which also implies you need baggage handling, ticket counters and all the rest. Those fees are negotiated with the airport authority, and they're substantial.
The range of fees that lawyers charge depends on the city or location. Usually set by State laws and or The American Bar Assoiciation. Many surveys are taken of hourly rates every two years by The American Intellectual Property Law Association to determine and average for rates.