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Posted by JJ on January 24, 2000 at 23:29:52:

In Reply to: Reasonable Rates for Lawyers posted by Roxanne on January 24, 2000 at 13:18:59:

: The lawyer says that his retainer is 1,750, which is a lot of freaking money-except that he thinks we will be able to get some of our rent back from the last seven months. We pay 2045 dollars a month, so that could be quite a lot of money. What I want to know is if that is a crazy fee or normal? I don't mind spending the money if we will finally get results and those a****oles will finally get what they deserve. I just don't want to be taken advantage of again!

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: If you don't know if this a reasonable rate, do you know where I could find out?
: Thanks. I'd really appreciate any replies!
: Roxanne

How to find out if the retainer is 'normal':
Call some other lawyers!
Stick with those who represent only tenants, not landlords; call some of the 1/2 dozen who advertise here.

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: : The lawyer says that his retainer is 1,750, which is a lot of freaking money-except that he thinks we will be able to get some of our rent back from the last seven months.  We pay 2045 dollars a month, so that could be quite a lot of money.  What I want to know is if that is a crazy fee or normal?  I don't mind spending the money if we will finally get results and those a****oles will finally get what they deserve.  I just don't want to be taken advantage of again!

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: : Thanks.  I'd really appreciate any replies!
: : Roxanne

: How to find out if the retainer is 'normal':
: Call some other lawyers!
: Stick with those who represent only tenants, not landlords; call some of the 1/2 dozen who advertise here.


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