Law Practice
Mar. 2, 2007
Avoiding Fee Traps
Focus Column - By John P. Dacey and Ken Moscaret - Sometimes litigation is as much about collecting attorney fees as it is about the underlying dispute. When the conflict is between a lawyer and client, it gets complicated. Two experts unravel the issues.
By John P. Dacey and Ken Moscaret
You fancy yourself a savvy civil litigator. One day, your BlackBerry vibrates with a message from your friend Max, who is considered one of the deans of the local litigation bar: "I need to see you today." Max has never sent you such a message before.
Later that day, an emotional Max is in your office handing you a copy of a civil complaint ...
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