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Attorneys and Fees<\/h1>\n
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\n By Samuel Strom, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Melissa Bender, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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When someone has a legal problem, one of the first people they might speak to is an attorney. An experienced attorney can provide legal advice and represent someone in a dispute.
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Before the average client gets in touch with an attorney, they may have questions about how much hiring legal help will cost. They may wonder about how and when to pay the attorney and whether they even need a lawyer in the first place.<\/p>\r\n

In FindLaw’s Attorneys and Fees section, you can find information about the types of fees and costs you can expect to face when hiring an attorney. This section also provides other articles related to attorney’s fees.<\/p>\r\n

Factors That Affect Attorney Fees<\/h2>\r\n

Most states require that attorneys charge reasonable attorneys’ fees for their services. This means attorneys choose how much to charge their clients.<\/p>\r\n

You will only know how much an attorney charges if you ask. However, certain factors may affect the particular attorney’s legal fees. These factors include the following:<\/p>\r\n