What is the name of your state? NC
I was recently involved in a case, retained an attorney, spent over $20,000 with the attorney.
After the case I asked the attorney what would it cost to (his fee) to obtain an 'unsatisfed writ of execution'. When the attorney informed me it would cost about $1500-$2,000 I informed the attorney I did not wish to pursue.
The attorney has sent me a bill for one hour of his time. He claims the time was spent investigating the actions necessary to obtain the 'unsatisifed writ'.
Is it normal for an attorney to charge a fee to tell someone what their fee will be to handle an action? Given that I have already paid the attorney over $20,000 isn't this charge a little ridiculous, or did I just step in it.
I was recently involved in a case, retained an attorney, spent over $20,000 with the attorney.
After the case I asked the attorney what would it cost to (his fee) to obtain an 'unsatisfed writ of execution'. When the attorney informed me it would cost about $1500-$2,000 I informed the attorney I did not wish to pursue.
The attorney has sent me a bill for one hour of his time. He claims the time was spent investigating the actions necessary to obtain the 'unsatisifed writ'.
Is it normal for an attorney to charge a fee to tell someone what their fee will be to handle an action? Given that I have already paid the attorney over $20,000 isn't this charge a little ridiculous, or did I just step in it.