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    Oct 10, 2014, 05:00 AM
    If an attorney works on a case for 7 years, how much can he charge?
    My attorney has worked on a case for the last seven years. How much can he charge for his services?
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    Oct 10, 2014, 05:04 AM
    What kind of case and why so long ?
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    Oct 10, 2014, 05:51 AM
    He can charge however much it costs based on his hourly rate and any additional fees and costs incurred. Unless they agreed to a flat fee up front in writing (something I doubt they would do in anything but the most simple and quick cases except contingency which is a contracted percentage plus additional costs) otherwise there is no upper limit.
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    Oct 10, 2014, 05:59 AM
    Most attorneys I know charge per hour. However, depending on the type of case, it may be on a contingency. That means they either get paid nothing if they loose, or a percentage of the winnings should you win the suit.

    It really depends on what you are suing for.
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    Oct 10, 2014, 07:54 AM
    Was there a written contract and, if so, what did the contract provide?
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