Q: Does the judge ever cut cost lawyer is charging if I'm going into chapter 7 lawyer dismissing 13 fees I owe 7000.00
Paid partial 2000.00 for filing 13 now not working and lawyer saids can pay later but I owe 7000.00 and must pay upfront to file 2400 for chapter 7 too . Do the courts look at I'm still going to be indebt and cut cost of amount I have to pay ? and car will have to pay lawyer to help me not loose car redeeming too will charge also . Was not expecting fees to go over amount in plan 4000.00 . Lawyer is good but did not know but I asked said will give bill later
A: Rarely unless the lawyer has not earned the fees.
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A: The Court does not often review fees paid to a bankruptcy attorney, unless a fee application is filed with the Court (required under some circumstances). You can also consult with another bankruptcy attorney about what needs to be done in your case and an estimate of cost if you are uncomfortable with your current attorney. Also, you should be receiving monthly billing statements identifying the actions taken and time spent by your attorney - and should request them if you are not receiving them.
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