Collection of attorney fees
I had hired an attorney for a divorce. It was a rather lengthy and nasty divorce. My bill was large (over $40,000). I have been making monthly payments over the past years. He now began charging me interest. Is this legal? Do I have any recourse? Thank you.
Re: Collection of attorney fees
Your attorney's action is likely controlled by the federal truth in lending act.
Without a review of your written fee agreement it would not be possible to determine if the charges are consistent with the law.
As a side note if your payments are not consistent with the fee agreement, your attorney can bring an action to collect the unpaid balance, that judgment would be public record and incur court costs and interest until satisfied and depending on his written agreement may subject you to additional attorney fees.
Good luck to you and if we can help let us know.
Re: Collection of attorney fees
Your attorney's action is likely controlled by the federal truth in lending act.
Without a review of your written fee agreement it would not be possible to determine if the charges are consistent with the law.
As a side note if your payments are not consistent with the fee agreement, your attorney can bring an action to collect the unpaid balance, that judgment would be public record and incur court costs and interest until satisfied and depending on his written agreement may subject you to additional attorney fees.
Good luck to you and if we can help let us know.
