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Lawyers get paid by their clients, when clients don't have money to pay the lawyers, the lawyers don't get paid.
Added: The more skilled the attorney the higher fee they can command.
ALSO: the fees they are able to charge are determined in a large part by the area of the country in which they live and practice.
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Do lawyers get paid by salary?
no doctors ge tpaid way more then lawyers but they would run in second place right after doctors.
Around how much do lawyers get paid?
Well, depending on the field they specialize in and where they work, that's what makes the difference in what the lawyer is paid. Family lawyers are one of the types of lawyers that earn the lower salaries: i.e. $40k - $70k. Some people tend to think criminal lawyers get paid more... but that's not true. Criminal public lawyers get paid less because they do not work in a private firm. Criminal lawyers that do private cases are often paid more.
Are lawyers paid or is it voluntary?
While some lawyers do charge per hour, others are pro bono (voluntarily and without payment as a public service). A judge may occasionally determine that the loser should compensate a winning pro bono counsel.
Where can one find alimony lawyers?
"Depending on the state you are in, there are many different alimony lawyers to choose from. Some are much more expensive than others. Try the Yellow Pages in your area."
Is a lawyer a salaried job?
Some lawyers are paid a regular salary. These are usually newer lawyers at a firm, or lawyers who work for the government or as in-house legal counsel to a big company. Other lawyers are partners in a firm. They get a salary and /or big bonuses and profit-sharing. They are part owners of the business and the more money the Firm makes, the more they earn. Some lawyers only get paid when the finish a case. So one week they might get paid a lot, and then nothing for another week or two. The amounts could vary greatly. Some lawyers bill clients hourly. So their paycheck will depend on how many hours they put in on a case AND whether they can take that money out of the retainer fund, or if they have to bill the client and wait for the client to send the money.
How much money does immigration lawyers get paid?
Immigration lawyers' fees can vary widely depending on the complexity of the case, the attorney's experience, and the location. Hourly rates can range from $150 to $500 or more. Some lawyers may also offer flat fees for specific services.
In England how much money would a lawyer get paid?
A criminal lawyer. Some very good criminal lawyers get paid 1.5 million pounds/dollars in a year! But all lawyers get pretty good pay.
Do family lawyers get paid a good amount?
That completely depends. Some family lawyers only make $30,000-$40,000 annually (especially those who work for a government branch, like the Department of Children and Families). Some who work in private practice make more than $100,000.
What are some good and very profitable ways to earn money?
Some professions are very well paid, such as doctors, lawyers, and accountants.
Is a bankruptcy lawyer always honest with his or her client?
Some bankruptcy lawyers are totally honest, others are not.
Do lawyers have degrees in political science?
Some do. Others may have degrees in history or related subjects.
How much do you get paid when you are a business man?
It depends on the profession you go into. Some businessmen make more money than others do.
