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Main Forums => Dear Socrateaser => Topic started by: antonin on Jan 21, 2005, 07:08:16 AM
I do not really have a case yet, as nothing has happened. However, I have issues I wish to discuss with an attorney that need to be addressed in preparation for any future troubles. I have located a decent family law attorney who only represents men and he has a good rep.
1. Would it be appropriate for me to ask if the attorney would bill be at his hourly rate for reading my documents and discussing them with me? I do not feel I should be required to pay a huge retainer, as there is no case or legal action to be taken yet.
2. Do attorneys sometimes do the hourly rate/counseling thing or do they consider any interaction a "case" and always ask for a retainer?
I do not really have a case yet, as nothing has happened. However, I have issues I wish to discuss with an attorney that need to be addressed in preparation for any future troubles. I have located a decent family law attorney who only represents men and he has a good rep.
1. Would it be appropriate for me to ask if the attorney would bill be at his hourly rate for reading my documents and discussing them with me? I do not feel I should be required to pay a huge retainer, as there is no case or legal action to be taken yet.
2. Do attorneys sometimes do the hourly rate/counseling thing or do they consider any interaction a "case" and always ask for a retainer?
You should be able to get hourly help based on your facts.