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Can a lawyer charge for discussing fees?

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sefnfot

Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA

Is it ethical for a lawyer to charge a client for a phone call / time for only discussing fees.

Lately my grandmothers lawyer ( who I referred to ) has been nickle and diming. And this makes it very difficult to want to contact him for anything.
 


NGMedic

Junior Member
only information i can give you is that it depends on the lawyer. And that is why sites like this exist. To avoid lawyer fees.
 

You Are Guilty

Senior Member
Some states prohibit it outright, but at a quick glance, CA doesn't appear to be one of them. You can read the Attorney Conduct Rules here:
http://www.calbar.ca.gov/state/calbar/calbar_generic.jsp?cid=10158&id=3422

You can also call them to inquire whether fee dispute calls are billable.

Good luck.
 

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