Legal Question in Administrative Law in New York

attorneys billing fees

i signed a contract for an attorney to represent me in a divorce, at the comencement i gave himm$5000.00 i never received any itemized bill until the conclusion at which time he sent me a bill for 9,430 additionial dollars it did not go to trial, settled by abortraitor and i wound up paying maintance, child support, maritial debt, portion of my pension. what are my options at this time.


Asked on 7/12/05, 7:09 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Andrew Nitzberg Andrew Nitzberg & Associates

Re: attorneys billing fees

This can happen. The best insurance is to require your approval for any new billings over 1,000.

But this has already happened. i recommend that you request an itemized bil - immediately. And get a 'certificate of mailing' on the mailed request. You want a record of the request, but do not want to frighten him.

Then, if your interest is in paying more money, ask to negotiate the bill down. Look for 50%.

If you wish to contest the bill, go to the local Bar Association and ask for arbitration.

Good luck.

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Answered on 7/13/05, 2:23 pm


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