Legal Question in Legal Ethics in Michigan

Attorney Conduct

Is it a common practice for an Atty. to bill without specific charges. For instance is it normal for a client to receive an invoice with a charge without specifying the time being charged for. Example: Phone consult, review case document, meeting with client.

Charges $450.00

How can a person be sure they are not being scammed and what is the approriate procedure to counter such a situation


Asked on 3/07/01, 10:12 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Charles Aspinwall Charles S. Aspinwall, J.D., LLC

Re: Attorney Conduct

You are entitled to a detailed statement showing the project, the time and the hourly rate.

Write the lawyer a letter requesting a full detailed statement, keep a copy of your letter.

Speak with him/her and tell them your concerns as you have stated them here.

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Answered on 5/17/01, 12:57 pm


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