i had to pay 5000.00 for retainer for a lawyer and i dontknow where that money went?
2007-08-14 02:14:55 · 4 answers · asked by chi_latin_daddy 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
well i paid 5000.00 to start in a what was supposed to be a child custody case with my ex. we ended not going to court.im getting billed 700 for the lawyer coming with me to the department of family services for an hour. thats about all he has done.i dont need his services anymore and dont understand why after i payed 5000.00 im stilled getting payed 700.00 for one 1 hour appearance? can i get the retainer back? thats alot of cash for nothing
2007-08-14 02:58:41 · update #1
SO WHAT MADE U CHANGE UR MIND.....?????
2007-08-15 17:04:12 · answer #1 · answered by keeks 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lawyers are all crooked. The $5000 you paid for a retainer fee sounds extravagant unless you murdered someone and have a month in court.
2007-08-14 09:18:03 · answer #2 · answered by happydawg 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should receive an accounting from the Lawyer at some point. But it goes for time to research, time to prepare your case etc.
2007-08-14 09:18:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its money you put out to them upfront to cover the expenses of their services. They will draw against it and should provide you with an accounting of each and every cent.
2007-08-14 09:46:08 · answer #4 · answered by L T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋