Legal Question in Consumer Law in Michigan

billing requirements

I received services from an attorney 2 years ago. No amount was discussed. I have never received any communications in regards to billing in the past. I received an statement today for $1500.00. Balance forward 4-1-04 shows 0, current balance due $1500. Am I legally responsible for a 2 year old bill that I just received?


Asked on 6/02/04, 10:35 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Regina Mullen Legal Data Services, PLC

Re: billing requirements

You may well be. If services on your acount were rendered and there was an attorney client relationship, you are liable for the bill unless you can prove that you did not authorize the work.

HOWEVER, if there is no written agreement, you might be able to dispute the bill. Attorneys are SUPPOSED to get everything in writing to prevent this sort of thing.

Get an itemized statement and then determine if the services were fairly rendered. If not, you can challenge the bill, but you may not get the benefit of any work done on your behalf.

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Answered on 6/03/04, 12:06 pm


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