Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

Attorney fees

A firend was involved in an assault. He was attacked by 4 men. The case went to criminal court and they were convicted. He is currently getting together a civil case with his attorney. The attorney is going to sue the men. Iis it normal practice for the attorney to charge my friend $5000 up front? I thought in these types of lawsuits, the attorney only gets paid if the case is won? Please advise. My friend is very distraught over this.


Asked on 10/03/01, 10:54 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Savyon Grant Law Office of Savy Grant

Re: Attorney fees

You need to find a attorney that is willing to take this case as a contigency.

It does not seem right that your friend should pay for this matter up front.

If you would like recommendations of good NY attorneys which can handle this, I can be reached at 201-646-9600.

Savy Grant

www.njcrime.com

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Answered on 11/08/01, 1:06 pm


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