Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Massachusetts

attorneys fees

My lawyer sent me a bill for $ 90,000 for a house sale in partition that brought me $200,000

He will not negotiate and I feel I did a lot of leg work and paperwork. I also feel he held me at bay with lenghty phone calls and visits. The expected out come was not what he said. Now he is insisting I pay.

What are my recourses to challenge this? I feel $60,000 is good but he will not agree. I cant afford to go to court with my attorney but how can I reach a mediation without?


Asked on 10/05/08, 4:10 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Warren Wood Law Offices of Warren Wood

Re: attorneys fees

Attorney fees (as with any creditor claim) are fully negotiable. Your rights in this matter will be best protected by a skilled legal negotiator. You may contact an attorney for a free consultation.

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Answered on 10/05/08, 7:55 am

Re: attorneys fees

I assume you signed an engagement letter. If you signed a typical Bar approved format engagement letter you can request a fee arbitration through the Massachusetts Bar Association.

You may also want to contact an attorney to review the situation in advance.

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Answered on 10/05/08, 11:46 am
henry lebensbaum Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)

Re: attorneys fees

It depends on the language of the fee-agreement regarding mediation and dispute. Just because you want to pay less, does not mean that the attorney has not earned the amount sought.

The attorney runs a business which you sought. You would not agree to buy a loaf of bread for 2.00 then ask the baker to reduce the obligation; why do it with the attorney. Unless you have a good reason, I think you should pay the obligation.

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Answered on 10/05/08, 1:57 pm


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