Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Florida

can a lawyer change his fee

from 2004-2008 my lawyer has stated many times that my fee would be 33 1/3, the last letter I received from him was the closing he settled without interest when I was suppose to get interest he settle without telling me. But also stated his fee was now 40% I have not signed the letter. Can he do this?


Asked on 3/25/08, 10:11 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Re: can a lawyer change his fee

Look at your original retainer agreement.

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Answered on 3/25/08, 10:28 pm
Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

Re: can a lawyer change his fee

Look at your original contract (if it is not in writing a contingency fee is not permissible). If liability was denied after a suit was filed, then almost always the fee is 40%

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Answered on 3/25/08, 10:43 pm


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