Legal Question in Personal Injury in Canada

help with my case

l settled my case, but know my lawyers are asking for so much. they are getting 30% but know they also want 800.00 for office. my settlelment is 14,000. 4200. goes to my therapy and 3900. goes to my lawyer and 263.00 doctor and 100.00 to the lawyers for abretration, know they want also 800.00 for office. do they have a right to this, they are getting more than me. please get back to me with some answers .


Asked on 3/26/07, 9:39 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Tiziana Parente Gluckstein & Associates LLP

Re: help with my case

I would refer you to the Law Society of Upper Canada's website which specifically addresses the procedure when you have a complaint about your lawyers' bill.

Please see:

http://www.lsuc.on.ca/public/a/complaints/your-lawyers-bill---too-high/

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Answered on 3/27/07, 5:31 pm
Donald McLeod Donald R. McLeod Law Corp.

Re: help with my case

In British Columbia you may arrange an Appointment for a hearing before the Registrar of the Supreme Court under the Legal Professions Act. The Registrar will examine the fee agreement and determine if the charges are in accordance with it. In B.C. if a lawyer is charging a percentage of the recovery that is dependant on a successful outcome, the contract to do so must be in writing. This advice applies to B.C. only; the law may or may not be similar to that of other Provinces or Territories.

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Answered on 3/26/07, 10:33 pm


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