Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York

I had a verbal contingency agreement with an attorney for a Will dispute. After a period of time in which I tracked down and interviewed potential witnesses, the attorney decided to drop the case. He subsequently sent me a letter (and bill) where he acknowledged that we had initially agreed upon a contingency fee basis, but I had failed to provide suitable witnesses for the case. He felt that he had put forth time into the case and therefore now felt justified in billing me. His expenses were $50 to file forms with the court, and the remaining balance being time spent. Even though we did not have a written agreement, is he entitled to change the rules of the initial verbal agreement and now bill me for 'services rendered plus $50 court filling fees?


Asked on 6/27/14, 4:43 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

U owe $50.

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Answered on 6/27/14, 6:33 pm
Arnold Nager Arnold H. Nager, Esquire

$50

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Answered on 6/28/14, 5:14 am


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