Legal Question in Personal Injury in New York
in a personal injury case does the client have to pay the attorney for money awarded for basic economic losses?
Asked on 1/22/11, 5:01 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
It would depend upon the retainer you signed. Often, the retainer provides that the attorney receives one-third of the sum recovered. That "sum" might include money for special damages, basic economic loss, pain and suffering, etc. Best, M. E. Zuller
Answered on 1/27/11, 4:01 pm
Stuart DiMartini
Law Offices of Stuart DiMartini
I agree with my colleague. Well said.
Answered on 1/28/11, 7:26 am
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