What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New York
I paid an attorney $750.00 upfront as this was the verbal agreement for services he was to render. No retainer was signed. He served his purpose and at the end he showed me a bill in excess of $9000.00 and then stated he would accept $1000.00 cash instead. His services were for a real estate closing. There were no major problems only that the closing was delayed for 2 days. He is claiming that he took over $9000.00 of his time in three days in phone calls. I currently have him on tape asking for the $1000.00 in cash. Do I have to pay him? Does he have any legal claims against me? Can he sue me for any amount?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
I paid an attorney $750.00 upfront as this was the verbal agreement for services he was to render. No retainer was signed. He served his purpose and at the end he showed me a bill in excess of $9000.00 and then stated he would accept $1000.00 cash instead. His services were for a real estate closing. There were no major problems only that the closing was delayed for 2 days. He is claiming that he took over $9000.00 of his time in three days in phone calls. I currently have him on tape asking for the $1000.00 in cash. Do I have to pay him? Does he have any legal claims against me? Can he sue me for any amount?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?