What is the name of your state? Minnesota
I hired a lawyer for a gross misdemeanor charge approx. 3/8/05. I ended up not needed his services effective 2 days after hire, because I had reached a plea agreement w/ the prosecutor. He still charged me $400.00 for : making 2 phone calls (1 of which he only left a message on a V/M), having contacted the courthouse to tell them he would be representing me in court (which the prosecuting atty never received) & having "opened my file" (what that means, I have no idea) He is charging me for a 2 hour rate. I never signed any documents, such as a retainer, etc. This seems a little extreme....am I wrong & is there anything I can do to get my money back?
I hired a lawyer for a gross misdemeanor charge approx. 3/8/05. I ended up not needed his services effective 2 days after hire, because I had reached a plea agreement w/ the prosecutor. He still charged me $400.00 for : making 2 phone calls (1 of which he only left a message on a V/M), having contacted the courthouse to tell them he would be representing me in court (which the prosecuting atty never received) & having "opened my file" (what that means, I have no idea) He is charging me for a 2 hour rate. I never signed any documents, such as a retainer, etc. This seems a little extreme....am I wrong & is there anything I can do to get my money back?