Legal Question in Personal Injury in New York

i just received my check from my attorney for an accident. iy was done with an arbritor to cut down on court fees. however i pain the 331/3 percent to the attorney plus an additional $3000 for arbitator fee and a host of other court fees. my retainer states if i settled withiut the attorney i woukd be subjected to those fees. please advise


Asked on 10/08/12, 10:45 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

It appears the retainer you signed gives the attorney 1/3 plus costs whether the case is settled before trial or goes to trial. If so, you owe it. This could have been discussed before you agreed.

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Answered on 10/08/12, 1:10 pm


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