Q: Pulled over with no probable cause searched with no probable cause, arrested. Charges never filed, do I still pay my lawyer?Charges were never filed and case has been dismissed. I payed my lawyer… Scroll down to read more!
Q: Pulled over with no probable cause searched with no probable cause, arrested. Charges never filed, do I still pay my lawyer?Charges were never filed and case has been dismissed. I payed my lawyer $1000 retaining fee and another $1000 towards upcoming possible court appearances but the charges were dropped no information was filed and she never had to appear in court and she still says I should pay her another $1000 for my remaining balance. Should I still pay her ? It seems the prosecutor/state attorney realized they had no case and found me innocent before formally filing charges, why should I still pay this lady ?
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If your agreement called for you to pay X, then you must pay X. If it does not then you do not.
Every case that I work on starts and ends with a written fee agreement which clearly delineates my obligations to the client and visa-verse. I am always clear, both verbally and in writing, as to what my client’s financial obligations are, and therefore it is up to me whether I choose to cut a given client some financial slack in a given case. Sometimes I choose to, sometimes not.
That said, if you do not have a written contract with your lawyer, then your lawyer, who may well be an excellent lawyer, is a lousy businessperson, and you likely have no LEGAL obligation (although you might have an ethical one) to pay her even another dime.
Memo to Clients: Do not hire lawyers on handshakes. Insist on written agreements.
Memo to lawyers: Do not do business with clients on handshakes. Lock down everyone’s obligations in a written retainer agreement.
I hope that I have been helpful in answering your question.
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