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How to Resolve a Billing Dispute with an Attorney

Ever received a bill for legal services that takes your breath away? It’s a common experience. In fact, billing disputes between clients and lawyers are one of the leading complaint types reported by America’s state bar associations.

Fortunately, with the right preparation and approach many billing complaints can be resolved simply and effectively between you and your lawyer—without resorting to outside intervention. Why? Because legal fees typically have a substantial margin of profit built in. Making adjustments is relatively easy for law firms, so working it out with you is far more appealing than the expense and potential damage to professional reputation that may come if you’re not satisfied. ...more

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Industries» Legal Services

How to Resolve a Billing Dispute with an Attorney

Ever received a bill for legal services that takes your breath away? It’s a common experience. In fact, billing disputes between clients and lawyers are one of the leading complaint types reported by America’s state bar associations.

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