Q: My mother, who lives in PA, was involved in the bladder mesh lawsuit. She was awarded 89,000.00
When she received the settlement (on a Mastercard! Not a check!) the attorney's fees totaled $64,000.00. How can fees be over 70%? Is this legal? She never signed an agreement.
A:
She must have signed something. She should ask for a statement. Usual fee is 1/3 which would be 29,333. Plus costs which may or may not be much in her case, but should be documented and itemized. The attorney doesn't give her the information, then she should contact the fee dispute committee of the Bar Association or Disciplinary Board.
But there must be an agreement. Can't just charge without it.
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