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Re: unconscionable fees?
Posted by secretary on 9/24/06

    Yes, but if they are willing to pay for it, would you represent
    them, knowing that you were helping them take an unfavorable risk?


    On 9/24/06, Curmudgeon wrote:
    > If a client wants to "make a statement" or fight something
    > as a "matter of principle"--I was always comfortable telling
    > them to do in on their own dime. Not mine. My time and
    > knowledge are my stock in trade. If you want to buy my
    > stock, pay for it. Don't expect me to give it to you.
    >
    > On 9/24/06, secretary wrote:
    >> What do you think about a lawyer who settles his cases for
    > a
    >> nuisance value (i.e., $1,500 - $5,000.00) approxinately
    > 95&37;
    >> of the time, having charged his clients $2,000 to $4,000.00
    >> to open the case? Is this inherently unethical? Is he
    >> excused if he specializes in clients who are willing to
    > take
    >> an unfavorable legal risk in order to 'make a statement'?

     
     

 
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