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Legal Fees
www.wsba.org/media/publications/pamphlets/legalfee...
Source: Washington State Bar Association
Discusses topics related to determining what fee a client will pay a lawyer including: Determining Reasonable Fees, Fee Arrangements, Paying a Consultation Fee, Getting a Written Agreement, Responsibility for Paying Fees, Paying Fees, Questioning a Bill, and Reducing Legal Expenses.
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• What are the different types of fee arrangements for legal services?
• What factors determine legal fees?
• How does a contingent fee arrangement work?
• When is a flat fee typically charged?
• Can a judge set a lawyer's fee?
• Do lawyers typically charge for expenses?
• Should I expect to pay for my first meeting with a lawyer?
• Can lawyers charge deposits?
• Should I expect my lawyer to be able to provide me a detailed accounting of my bill?
• What can I do if I can't resolve a dispute over a bill with my lawyer?
• What can I do to reduce my legal expenses?