Is it customary for an attorney to charge for court fees associated with filing the paperwork for them to go on a leave of absence?
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Is it customary for an attorney to charge for court fees associated with filing the paperwork for them to go on a leave of absence?
Asked on May 3, 2011 under Business Law, Georgia
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I am confused by this question. From what I can understand from your question your attorney needed to withdraw from your case for some reason - to take a leave of absence as you put it - and they charged you the fee for filing the paperwork? What was the reason that the attorney needed to withdraw? Was it a personal reason say, related to his or her health? Then really they should have eaten the court fees. If they needed to withdraw for another reason related to representing you - like you were being uncooperative - I would still think that they should not charge the fee but I could see how they might. More specifics are needed here. Sorry.
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