QUESTION
Can a lawyer charge for his sercetary work or proof reading in his billing. This is in the state of fla. thanks.
Asked on Feb 09th, 2021 on Breach of Contract - Florida
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He told me that his fee was a $250 an hour rate. I would think that she would come under the heading of overhead.
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Possibly - depends on the terms of the agreement.
Answered on Feb 26th, 2021 at 1:07 PM
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Let me suggest you go back and read your original retainer agreement with this attorney. In most retainer agreements the fees are stated. If I had to guess, you will probably find that it states his fee is $250 per hour, and his paralegal fee is $150 per hour. It is not unusual to have separate reduced fees for paralegal. You can ask for an itemized monthly bill, that would indicate exactly how you are being billed. Good luck.
Answered on Feb 09th, 2021 at 9:10 PM