What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Pennsylvania
I am trying to determine what rights I have in this situation. I hired an attorney for a divorce in January of 2004. She was given a $2800 retainer for a very simple case.
She continuously canceled and rescheduled hearing after hearing. I asked her repeatedly for an accounting of my case. I never received one. I eventually gave up and fired her by sending her a registered letter stating why I was letting her go. I asked in that letter for an immediate billing. This was in August of 2006.
Finally, in April of 2008 I received a bill for nearly $10,000. Needless to say, I felt completely taken advantage of. What can I do about this bill? What rights do I have. I tried to speak with her office about the bill and they stated that she did the work and wants paid for it.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
I am trying to determine what rights I have in this situation. I hired an attorney for a divorce in January of 2004. She was given a $2800 retainer for a very simple case.
She continuously canceled and rescheduled hearing after hearing. I asked her repeatedly for an accounting of my case. I never received one. I eventually gave up and fired her by sending her a registered letter stating why I was letting her go. I asked in that letter for an immediate billing. This was in August of 2006.
Finally, in April of 2008 I received a bill for nearly $10,000. Needless to say, I felt completely taken advantage of. What can I do about this bill? What rights do I have. I tried to speak with her office about the bill and they stated that she did the work and wants paid for it.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?