Fee Disputes with San Diego Family Law Attorneys
Iris McKay has assisted many San Diegans with fees disputes with their former divorce lawyers. To date, since 2004, she has recouped a total of $212,612.42 to clients who were overcharged by their attorneys.
Understanding Fee Disputes
If you have a fee dispute when your present attorney, you should be proactive about disputing the bill. Make sure you fax or email your specific concerns about the bill as soon as you recieve it. If you are not satisfied with your lawyer's response, you may need to file a Fee Arbitration Dispute with the San Diego County Bar Association.
Charges that can be removed from your billing statements:
--You were billed for services not performed or billed for more time than the services should have taken the attorney or staff to perform.
--You were billed for administrative services, (such as keeping your file updated.)
--You were billed for services you specifically did not authorize. (You need proof they were not authorized by you.)
Charges that will not be removed from your billing statements:
--You were unhappy with the poor quality of the lawyer's work. (Your remedy is to sue for legal malpractice.)
--You were unhappy with the outcome of the case. (If the outcome was due to the lawyer's negligence, your remedy is to sue for legal malpractice.)
--Actions taken by the court or the opposing side that have increased your legal fees. (You have no remedy for this.)
To qualify for a free 20 minute phone consultation, you need to:
--Have been personally referred to Ms. McKay by your attorney, therapist, friend or coworker.
--Have a valid fee dispute with a divorce attorney in the San Diego County Family Law Courts.
--Using the above issues under 'Charges,' email the name of your current attorney and your specific concerns to im@irismckay.com.
All comments are strictly confidential between you and Ms McKay. Your current attorney will not be aware of this consultation, unless you choose to disclose this information.
You will receive a confirmation email by Ms. McKay to arrange for your 20 minute consultation.
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