Legal Question in Legal Ethics in California

contracts

Is it considered ethical for a criminal defense attorney to include a ''non-refundable fee'' clause in his contract?


Asked on 2/07/02, 11:43 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Ken Koury Kenneth P. Koury, Esq.

Re: contracts

No, an attorney may only charge a reasonable fee based on actual services done and unearned fees must always be refunded.

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Answered on 2/07/02, 11:07 pm


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