R
RC2017
Guest
- Jurisdiction
- California
Hello and thank you in advance for your assistance.
I recently received harassing calls from an old debt collector who repeatedly called myself and my friends and family. I took copies of the voicemails and hired a lawyer. I signed a contingency agreement and she said she would not collect any fee from me and anything she receives will be paid by the defendant. A few months later she calls me with great news. The company that was calling me has agreed to pay the debt owed along with $800 going to me. At the time I thought this was a fair deal. When I received the settlement agreement and was shocked to see that the total settlement was for $7,500, with $800 going to me and $6700 to my lawyer. I understand that I signed a retainer agreement but it 90% of total sound like a fair deal. I live in Los Angeles and her law practice is based out of Chicago.
I emailed her asking for a itemized summary of billing and have yet to receive it. She did email me back and said over course of this case she sent 75 emails and 9 conference calls. I'm happy with her receiving 40% of total but why 90% It seems as if I'm being taken advantage of.
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated
I recently received harassing calls from an old debt collector who repeatedly called myself and my friends and family. I took copies of the voicemails and hired a lawyer. I signed a contingency agreement and she said she would not collect any fee from me and anything she receives will be paid by the defendant. A few months later she calls me with great news. The company that was calling me has agreed to pay the debt owed along with $800 going to me. At the time I thought this was a fair deal. When I received the settlement agreement and was shocked to see that the total settlement was for $7,500, with $800 going to me and $6700 to my lawyer. I understand that I signed a retainer agreement but it 90% of total sound like a fair deal. I live in Los Angeles and her law practice is based out of Chicago.
I emailed her asking for a itemized summary of billing and have yet to receive it. She did email me back and said over course of this case she sent 75 emails and 9 conference calls. I'm happy with her receiving 40% of total but why 90% It seems as if I'm being taken advantage of.
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated
