2006-09-24 20:22:47 · 15 answers · asked by monkey 5 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
maybe try calling other lawyers and tell them your situation if you can and see how much they would charge you.
2006-09-24 20:25:07 · answer #1 · answered by knowssignlanguage 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-17 22:29:37 · answer #2 · answered by schrum 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lawyers (almost) always overcharge. Everyone I've met in the field of law is either a backstabber or a greedy money-hungry criminal. They just know their way out of things better than most,that's all.
2006-09-25 08:20:45 · answer #3 · answered by tankgirl190 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with the Law Society on the fees he quoted and the scope of work he is engaged to do. Some lawyers include some unnecessary works that add up to a big bill.
2006-09-24 20:30:43 · answer #4 · answered by Believe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's a lawyer. Just like a doctor, mechanic, or insurance agent, it is their JOB to overcharge you.
2006-09-24 20:26:31 · answer #5 · answered by Lonnie P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all i know your lawyer will go over charging you and next every one who is in your contact will also give u harm b adly as per lawyer concern its judjement that what you tell him or convey him he will be go reverse and will treat some help less
2006-09-24 20:34:37 · answer #6 · answered by name of spritual tantra horr0r 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get an itemized list of what he has done for you. Find out what he bills per hour or service.
2006-09-24 20:31:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT trust him!! That would be a huge mistake. Check around, ask a friend or a relative for a reference. You must shop around, for your own sake. Been there, done that!
2006-09-24 20:40:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
as lawyers dealing with the same crimes in your area what their going rate is.
2006-09-24 20:24:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look in the mirror and see if you have a big wrapper wrapped around your head that says "sucker" on it
2006-09-24 20:31:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋