Final Bill??

[alwaysaquestion]

What is the name of your state? Missouri

I've been involved in a very long divorce decree modification. Every so often, my lawyer's office would sent an itemized bill, which I would look over and pay. There has been no problem up until now.

In May of 2004, he sent me a statement with a letter attached that says "Please find enclosed my final bill regarding this matter". The bill was paid.
Then at that point the other party refused to sign the agreement and the lawyer had to do a little more work to get it finished. I do not disagree that I owe him for this work.
However, when this bill came, there were items on the billing that dated back into 2002-2004, before the "final bill". (The work I definately owe him for totals about $800, the other charges total $2700)
Please advise me as to what my rights are, and any thoughts on handling this appropriately would be appreciated.

 

[stephenk]

what did you attorney say when you brought up the old billing charges?

 

[alwaysaquestion]

State: Missouri

Hi,
I haven't talked to him yet....I was afraid of saying anything until I gathered information. I don't want to feel ignorant or get "bullied" into paying what I shouldn't (if this is the case).

 

[alwaysaquestion]

OK, I called to talk to them about the "final bill", but the billing lady is out of town until 7/21.
Advice in the meantime?