Legal Question in Business Law in Georgia

Do I have the right to question attorney fees from the defendants council who has asked the court for me to pay defendants attorney fees that to me seem really high. I am plaintiff (pro see) for now. I have objected to the high fees . Judge sent me an order giving me 10 business days to file written objection and evidence to the claimed amount of attorney fees requested by defendants council. Judge states he has reserved the question of the amount of attorneys fees that plaintiff shall pay to defendants counsel.


Asked on 5/11/11, 6:11 am

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Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

Your post sounds like you already lost a case, which is usually what happens when people proceed without a lawyer and the judge has decided you will also have to pay lawyer's fees for the other side, again probably partly because you failed to have a lawyer and properly handle your case. The judge has apparently asked for that to be submitted on briefs. If you seek a hearing, you will likely jack those fees way up, as you are essentially ignoring the judge. You probably have cost yourself a great deal by doing something that is never a good idea (being pro se). You might get some limited help now by paying a lawyer to assist you with your brief. But if you want to take your tact instead and defy the judge, expect your train wreck to get even worse.

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Answered on 5/11/11, 6:21 am


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