QUESTION
Does a lawyer legally have to bill you in a timely fashion.
Asked on May 15th, 2013 on Elder Law - New Jersey
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My retainer stated that I would be billed every 2 months for services rendered. After 6 months I received a bill to my surprise for 2,500 dollars for his services. Is it legal for him do do that. Because I wasn't billed periodically I assumed that the 6000.00 dollars I paid in the retainer covered the services. I would have been more frugal with my phone calls and emails if I knew the clock was running and that I was being charged. I had no idea. Can I dispute the charges?
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alot of counties, not sure where you live, have a fee dispute arbitration service through the county bar association. you have a legitimate complaint. you could first try to work it out with the lawyer. sounds like a family law lawyer.
Answered on May 17th, 2013 at 9:24 AM
William R. Pelger, Attorney Munhall, Pennsylvania 412-461-1900