Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Re: i think my lawyer is scamming me

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A lawyer's time is his stock in trade. Any time which he or she spends on your file is considered billable hours. It is all but impossible to properly represent someone without accepting telephone calls from the opposing party or their attorney.

Accordingly, it would appear that the lawyer is proper in billing you for time expended speaking with an attorney informally representing the tenant. I suggest that you discuss your fee arrangement (which should be in writing) carefully with your attorney.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.