Can my attorney charge me every time I call or email with a question?

Category: Debtors

The only thing an attorney has to sell is their time. Problems will occur if you are not clear from the beginning about how your attorney will bill you. All fees must be disclosed in a Chapter 13 Plan. After your case is filed attorney fees must be paid by Order of the court and through the Trustee. Your attorney must file a request with the court for payment of attorney fees and a copy of that request must be sent to you and all creditors. The request for attorney fees must include the date services were rendered, what was done, how long it took and the billing rate. If you object to the amount of attorney fees being requested please send letter to the Judge’s clerk with your name, case number and a brief statement of your concern. They understand you are not attorneys and the Judge will set a hearing. You will be able to attend and let the Judge know why the fees should not be paid.