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Old 09-25-2007, 05:37 PM
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How to Dispute Attorney Fees

What is the name of your state? New York

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What is the proper procedure to dispute attorney fees that have already been charged?
Thank you.
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Old 09-25-2007, 05:41 PM
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What is the name of your state? New York

Hello,
What is the proper procedure to dispute attorney fees that have already been charged?
Thank you.
Call them.
Write them.
Email them.

There is no set "procedure" except to communicate with them (ie: ask them)
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So, if I write a letter detailing the charges I am disputing, in your experience will a law firm usually work with you and negotiate?
What is the next step if they don't negotiate?
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So, if I write a letter detailing the charges I am disputing, in your experience will a law firm usually work with you and negotiate?
What is the next step if they don't negotiate?
I have no experience with your {unnamed} law firm.
In my experience, the first step in questioning bills from any entity is to communicate with them.
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So, if I write a letter detailing the charges I am disputing, in your experience will a law firm usually work with you and negotiate?
What is the next step if they don't negotiate?
http://www.courts.state.ny.us/admin/feedispute/index.shtml
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Yes, go to the bar association.
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Old 09-27-2007, 12:48 PM
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Please give a few details about the nature of the dispute and what amounts are involved and mention any written agreements/contracts you may have agreed to. You may want to look at the website for the bar association in New York--some bar associations publish a disclaimer stating that they do not handle fee disputes.
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