Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

my daughter has a lawyer, pd the retainer fee, is paying on her balance for lawyers services for the mediation hearing. Now the case is probably going to court and lawyer wants a 2nd retainer to continue with the case going to court. Can the lawyer do this?


Asked on 6/01/11, 3:51 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Sanford M. Martin Sanford M. Martin, P.A.

Based on the facts described in your inquiry, yes, such practice regarding retainer fees is not unusual or unethical. The attorney was attempting to minimize the retainer fee. If the case had been resolved after mediation, the result would have benefited the client. Since the case is going forward, requiring more time and costs, another retainer fee is reasonable.

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Answered on 6/01/11, 5:00 pm
Lucreita Becude Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.

Absolutely.

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Answered on 6/02/11, 6:41 am


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