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Is raising rates legal?

My divorce lasted four years. I signed an initial contract with the lawyer stipulating an hourly fee. There was no mention whatsoever in the contract that he had a right to raise the rates over the stipulated amount. Over time he raised that fee over 25%. I paid him at the time since he told me it was legal for him to do that. Was it legal for him to raise the rates? Do I have any recourse to be reimbursed for monies which I paid that exceed the written rates?


Asked on 5/14/05, 12:25 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Joel Selik www.SelikLaw.com

Re: Is raising rates legal?

The attorney must give written notice of increase in fees.

If have further questions, please let me know, I am a fee dispute arbitrator for two county bar association and have been for over ten years.

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Answered on 5/14/05, 6:18 am


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