 attorney fees (by New gal. [OR]) Aug 20, 2013 12:14 PM
 attorney fees (by Baltimore LL [MD]) Aug 20, 2013 12:42 PM
attorney fees (by BRAD 20,000 [IN]) Aug 20, 2013 1:06 PM
attorney fees (by new gal [OR]) Aug 20, 2013 3:29 PM
attorney fees (by Mike45 [NV]) Aug 20, 2013 4:46 PM
attorney fees (by V [OH]) Aug 21, 2013 6:59 AM
attorney fees (by Baltimore LL [MD]) Aug 22, 2013 9:25 AM
attorney fees (by New gal. [OR]) Posted on: Aug 20, 2013 12:14 PM
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State Specific Question About: OREGON (OR)
First time hiring an attorney after a messed up remodel (so much four angies list). Does a 500 retainer 210 hourly seem fair for portland area? Anyone care to share what they're paying? Thanks --208.54.xx.xxx |
attorney fees (by Baltimore LL [MD]) Posted on: Aug 20, 2013 12:42 PM
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$500 retainer is low but the $210 hourly is about right for that type of case. What dollar amount are we talking in terms of damages? I'd also consider how often this lawyer does this kind of work.
My firm charges a lot more than that (like multiples of that hourly rate) but the dollar amounts involved are at least 8 figures and the cases are in federal courts or hearings before federal agencies like GAO, DoD, etc. --50.58.xx.xxx |
attorney fees (by BRAD 20,000 [IN]) Posted on: Aug 20, 2013 1:06 PM
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My atty is $240/hour. $300 for complicated issues.
Does the retainer include the first few hours or is that on top of the hourly rate?
Small Claims with a contractor should be pretty straight forward.
Before you spend MORE money on an atty, probably $1000 easily, is this contractor collectible if you win? Win or lose you will still have to pay your atty and may never see a penny form the contractor.
The first job of an atty is to protect his license and reputation, second job is to bring in money. Remember, win or lose HE gets paid. About #48 is to help you win.
A court cannot force a contractor to do anything, such as come back and fix something or replace it.
The court can only decide if he owes you money. VERY FEW contractors have any money so chances of collecting a penny are slim to none. They go belly up every day.
This guy probably gave you a sob story about needing the money up front, then spent it, because he has no money of his own.
There are some good legal minds on this board. Give us more info and let us help.
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attorney fees (by new gal [OR]) Posted on: Aug 20, 2013 3:29 PM
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4th attempt to respond
Damages tbd, at least 13k. Jerk has 20k bond. Rents high end home, nice wheels, l'll guess cash poor but who knows.
Did state contractors board mediation, l refused jerks half-ask offer. Final report in my favor.
Found attorney through state bar lawyer referral service. Had $35 phone consult. Website reads they also do landlord- tennant. Retainer is a security deposit.
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attorney fees (by Mike45 [NV]) Posted on: Aug 20, 2013 4:46 PM
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I do NOT know the going rates in Portland (or anywhere else in Oregon), but $210 per hour is pretty low for an experienced atty in my markets.
The $500 retainer seems very low to me -- less than 2.5 hours work. I normally require a retainer that is equal to at least 20 hours of my hourly rate for "normal" litigation matters.
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attorney fees (by V [OH]) Posted on: Aug 21, 2013 6:59 AM
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I suggest locating an =eviction service=, around here there is the property recovery then the dollar claim, flat fee service here is about 350 both actions when you take 3 copies to the office, I always stay in control of the writ - this is the sheriff name for forceout day, even good lawyers do this later resulting in more freetime in the unit, I keep a blank copy of all court forms in each property envelope so I do not have to chase any frogs in the dark. --75.94.xxx.xxx |
attorney fees (by Baltimore LL [MD]) Posted on: Aug 22, 2013 9:25 AM
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Uhhh... V... she isn't talking eviction, she's talking taking the contractor to court.
I think the rate sounds OK, I would hire them if they have experience. With the report in your favor and him making a half offer already, I don't think you have much to lose. You're going to get a big chunk of money out of this. I expect he'll FINALLY get his own lawyer who will convince him to make you a better offer and close this out.
Good luck! --50.58.xx.xxx |
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