Ethics
It is not uncommon for clients to dispute the amount of the legal fees charged by a lawyer, whether the fee is an hourly fee, a flat fee or a contingency fee.Lawyers have several legal resources to use when a client disputes or refuses to pay a fee. Rule 1.16(b)(5) of the Rules of Professional Conduct permits a lawyer to withdraw from representation if "the client fails substantially to fulfill an obligation …
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