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