Legal Question in Legal Ethics in Pennsylvania

Lawyer's Fees

I feel that my lawyer is trying to take advantage of me by charging fees for services that I did not ask for, nor want. I have a child support hearing coming up soon. Over the past 16 years, I've been to several of these--without a lawyer. I called him and left a message with his answering service, saying that I wouldn't need his counsel for the hearing. I just received a letter in the mail with tips and suggestions concerning a support hearing along with a bill for $30! All the information in that letter was common sense, or knowledge I've acquired at previous hearings. Do I have to pay this fee for services that I clearly did not want, nor ask for, nor need?


Asked on 9/29/00, 7:18 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Murray Eckell Eckell,Sparks,Levy, Auerbach,Monte,Rainer,&Sloane

Re: Lawyer's Fees

I don't understand why you called the lawyer in the first place if you didn't want his services. $30. seems very minimal to me. However. if you do not think you are responsible for the bill, call your local Bar Association and ask to be put in touch with the "fee dispute' committee and they will hear your side and his and make a recomendation

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Answered on 10/28/00, 8:52 am


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