https://padlet.com/gracie9247/lce3eqresvafgwgh en-us 2021-11-03 23:13:06 UTC 2026-02-16 21:53:35 UTC hello@padlet.com gracie9247 https://padlet.com/gracie9247/lce3eqresvafgwgh/wish/1865992108 Fee must be reasonable due to rules of ethics.]]> 2021-11-03 23:16:30 UTC https://padlet.com/gracie9247/lce3eqresvafgwgh/wish/1865992108 gracie9247 https://padlet.com/gracie9247/lce3eqresvafgwgh/wish/1865993879 Fee must be the result of good-faith negotiation between attorney and client. Attorneys are the only ones allowed to negotiate fees.]]> 2021-11-03 23:18:10 UTC https://padlet.com/gracie9247/lce3eqresvafgwgh/wish/1865993879 gracie9247 https://padlet.com/gracie9247/lce3eqresvafgwgh/wish/1865995318 Fee arrangement must be memorialized in writing. It's best to have it signed by both attorney and client. ]]> 2021-11-03 23:19:32 UTC https://padlet.com/gracie9247/lce3eqresvafgwgh/wish/1865995318 gracie9247 https://padlet.com/gracie9247/lce3eqresvafgwgh/wish/1865999499 Concerns the client consulting with attorney regardless of whether they end up establishing a legal relationship or not. Most often a flat fee based on time attorney sets aside for the client. Usually non-refundable. ]]> 2021-11-03 23:23:22 UTC https://padlet.com/gracie9247/lce3eqresvafgwgh/wish/1865999499 gracie9247 https://padlet.com/gracie9247/lce3eqresvafgwgh/wish/1866007281 Fee based on the success of the litigation. Common with cases with potential for larger recovery (personal injury, medical malpractice). Percentage taken by attorney varies. Attorneys may be prohibited by ethics rules from using contingency fees in certain kinds of cases (criminal defense, divorce).]]> 2021-11-03 23:30:05 UTC https://padlet.com/gracie9247/lce3eqresvafgwgh/wish/1866007281 gracie9247 https://padlet.com/gracie9247/lce3eqresvafgwgh/wish/1866013344 Fee based on precise legal service that is limited in scope, time, etc. Usually used in cases with uncontested divorce, estate planning, evictions).]]> 2021-11-03 23:35:29 UTC https://padlet.com/gracie9247/lce3eqresvafgwgh/wish/1866013344 gracie9247 https://padlet.com/gracie9247/lce3eqresvafgwgh/wish/1866019324 Attorney tracks time for tasks and bills client on monthly basis. Payment is expected monthly. Also sometimes comes with a retainer fee, used as a kind of down payment for the legal fees. ]]> 2021-11-03 23:40:44 UTC https://padlet.com/gracie9247/lce3eqresvafgwgh/wish/1866019324 gracie9247 https://padlet.com/gracie9247/lce3eqresvafgwgh/wish/1866022851 Certain fees are established by statute or regulation. Examples include probate matters, bankruptcy matters, etc. ]]> 2021-11-03 23:43:55 UTC https://padlet.com/gracie9247/lce3eqresvafgwgh/wish/1866022851