Re: unconscionable fees?

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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'?