about lawyers?

Question

do lawyers charge by like what they do with your case or is it by the hour or can you get a complete package ?

about changing power of attorney and my will

Answer 1

For changing a power of attorney and a will, most attys would probably charge a flat fee, adjusted on an hourly basis in case you had numerous or complex changes.

Personal injury involves a great deal of work and risk, which is why a higher (percentage) fee is justified.

Answer 2

They will do what ever it takes to get there share...example, many advertise no cost to you unless you receive a settlement, I had a disability case were they would only pay for 15% loss of use of my limb and the Doctor indicated I had 45% loss, so I contacted a disability lawyer and they said I am entitled to more than they are offering and he will accept this case...but what he didn't tell me or know himself? was there is a limit to what disability will pay, 15%, and they already paid me 20%, so I not only had to repay 5% of the award but share the 15% with the lawyer because I still received something...what a ripe-off...The lawyer should have known and suggested I sue the company not disability for the difference but I was so disguised with the system by then I just took it in the shorts.

Answer 3

Depends on the case -- personal injury cases are usually done on a contingency, meaning that the lawyer take a piece of what is won or recovered. Most other cases are done on an hourly basis. The amount of the hourly charge depends on the type of case, the complexity, the client's ability to pay, etc.

Answer 4

It depends on the case and the type of lawyer you get. Also, many law firms will pay their lawyers a salary and will only charge you a flat fee.

Answer 5

Depends on the lawyer and the case that he/she is representing you on.