Attorneys: 1)  How often do you post your time billed to a client?
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I used to work for a firm that had a complex computer system where notetaking and time recording took more time than actually doing the work.  Then I worked for a place that had flat fees, then if for some reason the client or the attorney got fired, it would be billed to the 10th of the hour.  That never happened.....\n\nI finally settled on a flat fee based on the time a case of the sort would normally take, taking into consideration the time periods for easiest and most difficult cases and averaging it out based on my expertise and experience and I come up with what I think is fair.  I raise prices when I think my skill is greater or the process becomes more time consuming.  Although the easy cases end up being a little expensive and the hard cases kinda cheap, it ends up balancing out.  If for some reason the work does not get completely done, I'll refund based on percentage of the case actually done.
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Normally no, unless you are a milloinaire and pay an attorney 1000' of dollars in retainers each year.\n\nBut in general they have set office hours and that is about the only time you get to talk to them.\n\nIf actually arrested, many have on call attorneys that can show up at questioning.
870832
Get your story filed first.\n\nCoach
867599
What an inticing offer for any attorney- since they usually have lots of free time.
14952
At an average, 16-18 hours a day. Well I can spare time, since my exams have finished and secondly, I am currently having 4219 points, which are very near to the highest score. But the reason is not just points, but the knowledge you gain when you try to answer someone. I must admit this service has helped me tremendously in increasing my writing skills and quality of expression.\n\nJust for facts, I made over 2700 points in the last week. Today I made around 600 alone. Need I say more how many hours I sit for Y! Answers.
317712
Is this for your attorney, or for court ordered payments to the other parties attorney?  If it's your attorney then there is no specfic letter.  Just type up a letter listing the charges in dispute and why you think they shouldn't be billed.  If it's a court ordered payment for the other parties attorney then you need your attorney to type up a motion/order for the court to consider if the charges are valid.  \n\nAlso remember they get to bill for ANYTHING they do.  This can be talking with you on the phone, looking up a court case, typing a letter, etc.
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Best way is through good communication.  If the client always feels like he or she knows what you are doing and why, when it is likely to happen, and what are the potential outcomes, he is much more satisfied with you.  On top of that, you should do your best to know the client, make him or her feel like your remember him or her, work personal details about both the client and yourself into your conversations, but don't go overboard.  I've always though clients appreciate a representative who is comfortable as talks to them as an equal, rather than seeming wither 1) a superior professional "just leave this to the people who know" or 2) an overeager person desperate for their business "Whatever you say, sir, anything else I can do sir, etc."
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Have you followed up with your lawyer? That might be faster than firing one and getting another. You could email him some message like 'I know you are really busy, and perhaps I should get my file back.'  However, I'd try just following up first.  Otherwise, ask what he/she thinks you owe them first, or you might find out he/she has incurred time behind the scenes that you will pay for and have nothing to show for.\n\nAlso, if you signed a contract, there might be something in there you need to take into account.
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You say Mr. or Ms. unless they tell you otherwise, and 95% of them will.  If they don't come right out and say "Call me Paul" or whatever, your clue will be in how they address you unless you are much older than they are.  \n\nIf you still aren't sure, call up their assistant or secretary and ask what the attorney prefers to be called.  \n\nI am a paralegal in a big city, and it works like this:  I address clients as Mr. or Ms. up until after the first meeting with them.  If they are my age or younger, I will refer to them by their first name only after we have met.  If they are older than I am, I will continue to address the client as Mr., Mrs. or Ms. until when and if the client says "Oh, call me Grace, Chuck, Jim, etc.".\n\nWhen I deal with attorneys, they are always addressed as Mr. or Ms. (no matter what their age is).  If the attorney says "Please call me Steve", then in telephone calls or in a non-procedural setting I will.  \n\nAll attorneys are to be referred to by Mr. or Ms. in procedural settings like a deposition or in court, even if you have been told to call them "Skippy".  The setting changes the rules.  \n\nTo the people who said they are your "employee":  \n\nThey aren't.  \n\nThey are a professional who has been retained by you to provide you with a service that requires education, skill, knowledge and licensing that you yourself do not posess.  They are being paid by you to represent your interests, but they ultimately do not answer to you.  They answer to the disciplinary committee.  You are not their "boss".
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The asking questions to the server manager will work.  The\n   question is not in faq, the question should be:  Can I get the\n   report of my file held(date) on my service in print.  Offer to pay\n   up to ten dollars. At least that is how my office does recover\n   buddies, I have 40 people that might encounter this problem.\n   We got response right thru email your questions to aim.
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I'm sure it's great.  The IRS tax code is so large, it's almost incomprehensible.  There will always, always be a need for tax advice and protection.\n\nHowever, I always thought that new lawyers worked 60-70 hours a week, at least if you are hoping to make partner in a decent firm.  That part I'd check on.  But the job will always have high demand and will always be able to demand high hourly rates.
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It must cover the details. Include a full list of the services that will be included in the retainer, the number of hours that will be spent consulting each month, and describe the benefits that will be realized through the effort.\n\nStrat with a cover letter thanking the customer and briefly explaining why you are qualified, then provide at least one more page that outlines the items I listed above.\n\nDon't forget to include a clause that provides you an opportunity to charge additional fees if you go over the agreed upon time limit each month.\n\nIt is also good to list the items that are not included such as outside expenses like printing, copies, or shipments.\n\nIf you plan to get paid for travel time while consulting or researching for the client, make sure that is included in your list also, it is easy for this issue to become arguable latyer on if it is not in the agreement.
878536
Call an attorney in your area and find out the time limit.
758522
I don't know if your state has adopted the Uniform Rules of Professional Conduct, but they will have some ethical rules as to fees.  The attorney should return any unused portion of the fee. The fee has to be reasonable and it usually has to be similar to the other fees customarily charged.
61137
ask your attorney when you are in court
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This can't be answered precisely without details as to what court you're in. \n\nGenerally, defendants have a minimum of 20-30 days to respond after service of a complaint. Often they seek and are granted additional time. In this type of case, it's unlikely that they'll respond with a motion rather than an answer, but that's a possiblity.\n\nDepending upon the court, after the answer, typically a preliminary or scheduling conference date is set, at which time the lawyers work out the rough schedule for the remainder of the case. There may be a considerable delay between the filing of the answer and the scheduling date.\n\nProducts liability cases, including Vioxx cases, are reasonably complex litigation, and may take a number of years from start to finish.
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Do you charge them by the hour to use your office?? If not then you should. If they are going to do it, at least make some money off of it. LOL