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\n \n Attorney Fees and Agreements\n <\/h1>\n \n Once you’ve decided to hire an attorney for legal advice and legal services, reviewing any agreement before signing is important.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n By Lyle Therese A. Hilotin-Lee, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Melissa Bender, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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An attorney will have a representation or fee agreement<\/a> that tells you the fees and costs associated with the representation.<\/p>\n

Representation agreements are essential because they tell clients how and who will work on their case in the lawyer’s office. A clear fee structure outlines the fees and costs for the legal work the attorney and their staff will perform and lets the client figure out whether they can afford the attorney. A clear fee structure can also be helpful to avoid a fee dispute in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Representation Agreements\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n <\/h2>\n \n