I have a legal question please

[sodusme]

All I can add is this:

"That's totally inappropriate. It's lewd, vesivius, salacious, outrageous!"

[clearview]

Your vocabulary is much too copias for the dominion of my comprehension....so in the future,please be more explicit.

[wrangler]

WTF? It's no wonder I flunked English. I guess it was just too copious! (I flunked spelling too!)

[elmilio]

Originally Posted by elmilio

I have a case to sue my former employer. I fond a lawyer that will take the case. He said that he would do it on commission. That I do not have to pay him any money, but he will take a 3rd of the reward if any. But he also told me that it could still cost me thousands 5-7-8. For legal fee's. He said that a stenographer just for each witness will cost $800 a witness. Is this true anyone? I am located in the USA NorthEast.

Gee those stenographer
costs are tripping me out. Thanks for the replies. if anyone out there knows more about it I would like to hear it.

[dsser18]

first off a lawyer is a business man or woman, deal with them as thus, he should charge 1/4 if out of court and 1/3 if in court, now that being said 800 is way too much ask him to use someone less expensive, first of all cost for mailings and other come out then he gets his share of settelment.

[elmilio]

Originally Posted by dsser18

first off a lawyer is a business man or woman, deal with them as thus, he should charge 1/4 if out of court and 1/3 if in court, now that being said 800 is way too much ask him to use someone less expensive, first of all cost for mailings and other come out then he gets his share of settelment.

Thanks that is a good idea, about a cheaper one. I have to call him.

[dina]

im not sure what your case is about....or whether or not you will be receiving punitive damages and the likes...

i would consult a lot more than one lawyer....if you have a solid case, and you will profit from suing, then go ahead...

you may end up settling out of court as one member said, but this usually happens when the other side knows it will loose...

settling out of court just allows for them to save face and most importantly, to save money...

the fact that they 'maybe' go to court and you will have to pay thousands in legal fees doesnt give me the impression that your case is solid enough to settle out of court...or that your lawyer has taken an interest in seeing where the case may end or researched into the case enough to give you a solid answer...

check with your local government agencies to see if you have a case as well...see if they would be willing to take action on your behalf...

if it is found that your employer is guilty, your employer might make things right without you even having to go to a lawyer...your employer going to court is bad for business and his reputation...

[Digital Gravy]

elmilio
Depends on the case. I've been in and out of court several times, both receiving and giving. If your case is civil and not criminal, the customary lawyers fee is 1/3 of the award.
As far as stenos go, the court always has one present as a matter of law. If you need a transcript of your civil trial, simply ask for a "copy" (should only cost a few dollars at most). Do not let your lawyer BS you into any "out of pocket expensive". You simply tell him to "triple any additional cost" and roll those fees into the final judgment so that he's reimbursed and you see more of the final damages awarded you..... good luck!

Just remember "consignment is consignment, period" the lawyer takes your case on "merits", an so shoulders all cost and responsibility. Make sure you get everything in writing, I mean EVERYTHING, that includes any spoken agreements between you and your lawyer. In fact buy a cheap tape recorder and tape everything said. If your lawyer forbids you to tape, get another lawyer.

[hedo2002]

Originally Posted by sodusme

All I can add is this:

"That's totally inappropriate. It's lewd, vesivius, salacious, outrageous!"

Someone spends WAYYY too much time watching Seinfeld....LOL

[hayjays]

I think you should get another layer, sounds like he is going to stick one in you without a kiss.