Billing, Collecting Fees, and Handling Client Funds

Fee disputes are at the heart of many legal malpractice claims.

When a lawyer sues their client for unpaid fees, the lawyer will inevitably be countersued for legal malpractice, or a grievance with the disciplinary agency will be filed. In some cases, merely mailing a final bill triggers threats of legal malpractice.

To avoid fee disputes, use the tips in this guide for billing and collecting fees for legal services.