Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Florida

I'm about to settle on a case and my lawyer is taking a third which is fine but he also wants me to pay for all the paper that his firm has used its like $350+. Is that legal to make me pay for the paper and faxes they have done? Dosent that fall under the 1/3 their getting???


Asked on 8/28/09, 3:13 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Sarah Grosse Sarah Grosse, Esquire

The answer is contained in the written retainer agreement with the attorney. It is completely legal and quite common for attorneys to take 1/3 as their fee plus expenses (inc. copies, faxes, mail) which come out of your 2/3. However, the agreement must be in writing, and you should receive an accounting to know where every dime goes.

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Answered on 8/28/09, 5:41 pm


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