Legal Question in Civil Litigation in North Carolina

Is it ethical for an attorney to charge a fee for answering an email request for his services regarding a matter? I was charged $168 for sending an email asking my attorney if I could meet with him to discuss a suit brought against me. He just referred me to another of his associates. Doubt that my email took more than 5 minutes of his time.


Asked on 2/06/12, 8:15 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jeff Rosner Rosner Law Firm P.A.

There could be a number of factors - I don't know what type of agreement you've already signed with your attorney, etc. I would just let him know that you think the bill is unjustified and take it from there.

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Answered on 2/06/12, 9:50 am


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