Discipline
Nov. 8, 2001
Fee Trap
Unless an attorney is independently wealthy, getting paid for the legal services rendered is a critical issue. It is especially problematic if the attorney-client relationship ends before the case is completed. Whether it is the attorney or the client who terminates the relationship, the question often comes up about whether and how much the attorney gets paid.
By JoAnne Earls Robbins
Unless an attorney is independently wealthy, getting paid for the legal services rendered is a critical issue. It is especially problematic if the attorney-client relationship ends before the case is completed. Whether it is the attorney or the client who terminates the relationship, the que...
Unless an attorney is independently wealthy, getting paid for the legal services rendered is a critical issue. It is especially problematic if the attorney-client relationship ends before the case is completed. Whether it is the attorney or the client who terminates the relationship, the que...
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