Legal Question in Personal Injury in New York
If you have a injury case that was referred by an attorney to another attorney, and the case finally gets settle, are you responsible for fees for both attorneys?
Asked on 7/20/10, 3:55 pm
3 Answers from Attorneys
Tanya Gendelman
Law Offices of Tanya Gendelman, P.C.
The fee is the same for both attorneys, usually 1/3 of the total settlement amount; the attorneys will split the 1/3 fee between themselves, the client should get 2/3 of the total, minus expenses, if any.
Answered on 7/20/10, 8:42 pm
The retainer you signed governs the legal fees, no matter how many lawyers are involved in your case. If you don't have a copy, ask for it. Best, M. E. Zuller
Answered on 7/21/10, 10:07 am
Jason Kessler
Law Offices of Jason B. Kessler, P.C.
No it is usually 1/3 of the total settlement (except in Med Mal cases) regardless if it is one attorney or 500 attorneys who worked on your case.
Answered on 7/21/10, 10:34 am
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