Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New York

When billing for services on an hourly basis in a action involving multiple defendant/plaintiffs, can an attorney bill each party individually for the same services?

Example: An attorney reviews a document for 4 hours in a case in which he represent 4 persons collectively; can he bill each for 4 hours or each for l hour.


Asked on 3/10/10, 6:02 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Markowitz Michael A. Markowitz, PC

The attorney should issue a statement that reflects the retainer agreement. However, should there be no retainer agreement, the attorney should issue one invoice for 4 hours, against all clients, and allow the clients to decide amongst themselves how to pay for the legal services.

Mike.

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Answered on 3/16/10, 8:29 am


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