Once settlement money has been received by a law firm, is there a time frame on how long they have to pay the client?
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Once settlement money has been received by a law firm, is there a time frame on how long they have to pay the client?
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Asked on November 1, 2010 under Accident Law, California
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M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
I am unsure if there is a law in California that pertains to this specifically. Has it been a along time since the check was paid? You have to think logically. Give the check time to clear their account, time for them to calculate expenses and fees that are to be coming out, time to prepare a list of the fees and distribution for you. If this was a big case and had many expenses perhaps they are trying to negotiate them down to give you more money. If they are a busy firm then it may take a bit longer but I would think that it should be reasonable to a person. But you have every right to call and to ask them when you will be expecting your money. Good luck.
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