Attorney Fee Waiver Dispute

Summary

If your attorney waived fees during mediation, confirm this with a written statement from the mediator. Review your agreement and seek legal aid if needed. Consider contacting the mediator for a statement and communicate with your lawyer for clarification. If the waiver is disputed, mediation or legal aid may be helpful.

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Of course, well i just won my case for MMPA in Missouri and the total with court cost and attorney fees was an awarded judgment of *,* and before going to trial it was ordered by the judge to go to mediation in which my lawyer in said out loud that he was waving his fees because quote unquote I was poor
Congratulations on winning your case, ****! It sounds like there might be some confusion regarding your attorney's fees. Would you like information on how to address this with your lawyer or explore options if the waiver was not honored?
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It sounds like you're in a tricky situation with your attorney's fees. Here are some general steps you could consider:
- Review the Agreement: Check any written agreement or contract you have with your lawyer. It should outline any fees and terms.
- Communicate with Your Lawyer: Reach out to clarify the situation. Ask for confirmation of the waiver in writing.
- Mediation or Legal Aid: Consider seeking mediation or contacting a legal aid organization for assistance if the waiver is disputed.
Would you like more detailed information on any of these steps, or do you have other concerns?
He took my case on contingency and the mediator was a witness to his remark
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It seems like you're dealing with a potentially significant issue regarding your attorney's fees. Since the mediator witnessed the waiver remark, you may have additional leverage. You might consider:
- Contacting the Mediator: Request a written statement from the mediator confirming the waiver remark.
- Legal Aid: Seek assistance from a legal aid organization to explore further action if necessary.
Would you like more information on any of these steps?