Re: Law practice question

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Its customary that all costs associated with the case are
paid from the client's portion. The dispute is usually
whether the Attorney takes his percentage before or after
the costs have been paid, and its prudent to specifically
state the method of calculation in the written agreement.

On 11/25/07, Lawhopeful wrote:
> Is it standanrd practice for a lawyer to
> received all his court costs (including
> attorney fees,paralegal fees,expert witness
> fees,court reporter, etc.)if he wins the case?
> Or does he just pay his costs out his final
> judgment that he receives?