Tags: fees
Lawsuit Funding
In seventeen years I have never had to resort to a third party lawsuit funding group to complete a case. Personally I think these programs are a bad deal for plaintiffs and that clients and lawyers should avoid them. more »
Outrageous Attorney’s Fees
. Frothing at the chance to finally get to bill for litigating the case he urged his client to get up from the table and walk out to put the whole case on trial. I looked at him and asked, “Are you suggesting that both parties should give up on a nearly finalized agreement, and go spend some seven thousand dollars each to fight over a four thousand dollar issue?” To my shock, he said “yes.” more »
Payment Options
Paying for legal services is difficult. It isn’t an expense that most plan for in advance. You can use pre-paid legal services (although the people that call me are often unhappy with the quality of these services). There are legal aid benefits on man… more »
But I can't afford a lawyer.
If you need legal assistance and money is a major issue, do not give up. Call around. Rates vary wildly in the Texas market. Just because most are asking for $3,000.00 or more in retainer fees, and billing at $300 an hour or more doesn’t mean they all are. However, be careful in making your choices too. A discount lawyer may give you discount service. Some lawyers will accept payment plans; some will accept credit cards as well. more »
Odd, I never knew we were lying?
In the end, the client has full control. The client decides whom they want to hire and what portion of the case they are willing to part with. Despite this argument over whether there is something wrong with contingent cases, we should all be glad there are such cases. more »
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