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Solicitors; how much should be payed upfront and when should balance be expected?

  • 26-06-2013 2:26pm
    #1
    Chin Stroker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 172 ✭✭


    Hi

    Im looking for some advice on this. A solicitor Ive agreed to use is looking for 50% of the fee now and the balance in 30 days. Is this normal? The matter could go on for a few months and I thought the balance would be paid when the case has been resolved.

    What is the norm?

    Many thanks


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  • #2
    TouchingVirus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,584 ✭✭✭TouchingVirus


    You'll have more luck in Legal Issues perhaps, but I took a claim against an insurance company a few years back and not a single euro left my account for theirs until the case was settled. I understand that riskier cases may have upfront fees. What about a no-win, no-fee solicitor?


  • #3
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 50,630 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Moved from After Hours. Please read Legal Discussion charter before posting.


  • #4
    johnnyskeleton
    Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 14,550 Mod ✭✭✭✭johnnyskeleton


    Chin Stroker wrote: »
    Hi

    Im looking for some advice on this. A solicitor Ive agreed to use is looking for 50% of the fee now and the balance in 30 days. Is this normal? The matter could go on for a few months and I thought the balance would be paid when the case has been resolved.

    What is the norm?

    Many thanks

    There is no "norm" and any such "norm" would be anti-competitive. So you're free to agree whatever terms you wish with the solicitor, including half now and half in 30 days time.

    You can also go to a different solicitor if you are unhappy with the fee structure.


  • #5
    Dubwat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 426 ✭✭Dubwat


    http://www.lawsociety.ie/Documents/pdfs/LegalCharges.pdf


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