My dad has just gotten sued so he hired a lawyer . His lawyer charges him $125 an hour . Is this too expensive ?
2007-12-28 09:07:59 · 7 answers · asked by Nicole 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
$ 125.00 an hour. That's cheap. He's cutting your dad a break.
175.00 an hour is closer to the going rate, more, if they go to court, and this does not include expenses.
So, don't waste a minute of his time.
2007-12-28 09:17:04 · answer #1 · answered by TedEx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it was then the lawyer would have to charge less if he wants to remain in employment.
Go elsewhere if it's cheaper, but the lawyer's advice may be equally as cheap. How much work one wants to do for your dad is more important, so go to a lower paying lawyer and pay him extra - that way he'll work that extra bit harder.
2007-12-28 17:12:27 · answer #2 · answered by sajeev86 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever you may pay to your lawyer will be saved in what you would lose if you had not hired one.
Also, in law, quality is usually relative to price. If you are finding an attorney who is billing significantly under the competition, you are most likely finding a desperate attorney with debt or other obligations who will end up hurting your case rather than helping.
2007-12-28 17:16:22 · answer #3 · answered by m 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd say that's about average. Lawyers aren't cheap no matter where you go. You can find one's that are less expensive, but remember, generally speaking, you get what you pay for.
2007-12-28 17:13:25 · answer #4 · answered by Magnus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sounds a bit on the low side, so your dad may be getting a good deal.
2007-12-28 17:15:33 · answer #5 · answered by Kerry 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Man, I thought 400.00 an hour was cheap.
2007-12-28 17:15:39 · answer #6 · answered by J H 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Morally YES, but in reality NO - unfortunately that is VERY cheap.
2007-12-28 17:12:35 · answer #7 · answered by okrife 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋