QUESTION
Is it legal for a law firm to take 87% of settlement award?
Asked on Mar 01st, 2018 on Legal Malpractice - Florida
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Im part of class action suit trans-vaginal mesh... I received the settlement ledger stating i receive $877.22 out of $6604.37. I feel like this is illegal. Please let me know if there is anything can be done
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Consumer Debt Collector Harassment & Abuse Attorney serving Tampa, FL
Partner at
Tischhauser Law Group
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if there is a separatre legal fee asessment or award - or significant cost, its possible. You need to sit down with the lawyers and ask for a breakdown you understand and refiuse to sign setltement papers until its explained.
Answered on Mar 04th, 2018 at 8:06 AM
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