Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Feb. 23, 2000
Promises, Promises
By Jonathan B. Cole and Scott C. Pape A potential client walks into an attorney's office and says he was subject to discrimination and fired from his job on the account of his race. He then details his view of the facts leading up to his perceived wrongful termination. The attorney responds that it sounds like an excellent case and informs the client that the client will prevail and make a lot of money. The attorney requests a non refundable retainer fee of $10,000, plus an hourly fee.
By Jonathan B. Cole and Scott C. Pape
A potential client walks into an attorney's office and says he was subject to discrimination and fired from his job on the account of his race. He then details his view of the facts leading up to his perceived wrongful termination. The attorney responds that it sounds like an excellent cas...
A potential client walks into an attorney's office and says he was subject to discrimination and fired from his job on the account of his race. He then details his view of the facts leading up to his perceived wrongful termination. The attorney responds that it sounds like an excellent cas...
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