Legal Question in Insurance Law in Texas

Recovery of attorney's fees

I settled an insurance claim. My attorney in Texas told me we would settle for mid 100's. The insurance company put the money in a safe haven account, in my name only. My attorney in Texas told me that he has not been paid and that I should have paid him out of my safe haven account.

Am I liable to pay him out of my part of the money? My attorney states that if I don't pay his attorney's fees that he will file criminal charges against me. Is this possible?


Asked on 1/07/03, 12:58 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Tobin Michael M. Tobin, P.A.

Re: Recovery of attorney's fees

You should contact a lawyer admitted in Texas. Bohn Phillips, Esq. at 305-444-5907 is located in Coral Gables and admitted in Texas. You can discuss the details with him.

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Answered on 1/07/03, 1:17 pm
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Re: Recovery of attorney's fees

I must assume you signed a retainer agreement specifying how the attorney is to be paid. I suggest you read it. It is customary, in a negligence matter, for the attorney fee to be paid out of the client's recovery.

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Answered on 1/07/03, 1:58 pm


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