Legal Question in Consumer Law in Texas

Do I owe for services?

First, I know that contracts and billing problems are a thorny issue for all professionals. I am not one to contract for services and not pay what I legitimately owe. I contacted a Texas lawyer about representing me in a Probate case. He agreed to send me a written contract, and did so. A local lawyer reviewed the contract and did not like it for several reasons, so I did not sign or return it. Now, I received a hefty bill from the Texas lawyer saying that he called and left messages on my answering machine and sent several emails. I received no emails, possibly my bulk filter removed them. I don't have voice mail nor an answering machine for him to leave messages on as he claims. He says that he sent several letters. The only one I received was the contract.

If I owe this guy, I'll pay him, in fact he already made vague threats to sue me if I don't. Do I in fact owe him, when I never signed anything or formally agreed to hire him? I shall really appreciate an answer to this question.


Asked on 5/26/06, 3:05 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Peter Bradie Bradie, Bradie & Bradie

Re: Do I owe for services?

If he didn't give you any legal advice, but simply sent a contract to you, you don't owe him anything. But if he spent time with you on the phone discussing the probate matter, then he's entitled to reasonable payment for his time.

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Answered on 5/26/06, 3:49 pm


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