Legal Question in Personal Injury in New York

If you have a injury case that was referred by an attorney to another attorney, and the case finally gets settle, are you responsible for fees for both attorneys?


Asked on 7/20/10, 3:55 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Tanya Gendelman Law Offices of Tanya Gendelman, P.C.

The fee is the same for both attorneys, usually 1/3 of the total settlement amount; the attorneys will split the 1/3 fee between themselves, the client should get 2/3 of the total, minus expenses, if any.

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Answered on 7/20/10, 8:42 pm

The retainer you signed governs the legal fees, no matter how many lawyers are involved in your case. If you don't have a copy, ask for it. Best, M. E. Zuller

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Answered on 7/21/10, 10:07 am
Jason Kessler Law Offices of Jason B. Kessler, P.C.

No it is usually 1/3 of the total settlement (except in Med Mal cases) regardless if it is one attorney or 500 attorneys who worked on your case.

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Answered on 7/21/10, 10:34 am


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