Is it customary to give your lawyer a bonus?
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Is it customary to give your lawyer a bonus?
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I have a great lawyer that has been working hard on a workman's comp case for me. I know that he gets 10 percent of what I get in the lawsuit. I feel like he has worked harder then that. Is it normal for them to receive a bonus from their clients?
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Wow some great answers. I did not know that there was a possiblity that they could not accept. I was think around 25,000 as a tip.
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Helen W.
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I've been practicing law for 20 years and no one has EVER given me a tip. If they did, I don't even know if I could ethically accept it; I have an engagement letter with my clients that says what I get paid, and I don't believe I could accept more than that.
You can, however, give your lawyer a very nice gift and write him a note telling him how much you appreciate his hard work. We lawyers treasure that sort of thing, believe me! |
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Amanda
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It's not customary, and in some states it may actually be against the ethics rules for lawyers to accept compensation outside the previously signed fee agreement. |
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breezylocks2000
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I really don't think so. He's getting his cut of the cash. He works hard because he's getting paid. You give your hairstylist a tip, or your nail tech, but not your lawyer. Even if you did, what would be a significant amount for a lawyer. You can't just throw him or her a twenty, and think it suffices. |
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stevepitt2
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Never heard of giving your lawyer a bonus. You can offer one to him but he may turn it down. Then you know he's really honest. |
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