There are reports that some of the Deepwater Horizon plaintiffs have discovered hidden fees being charged by some aggressive lawyers. How do I avoid this happening to me?

 

A: You absolutely are entitled to know in advance the specifics of contingency fees and so-called other related costs an attorney may require. Like the housing crisis, where unsuspecting borrowers did not read the fine print of the mortgage terms, only to learn later with horror of adjustable rate mortgages, there may be some rather unscrupulous firms taking advantage of victims in the same way. Louisiana locals have spoken of plaintiffs being stunned to learn of fees for record keeping, photocopying and hospital records.

When you go through the initial consultation with an experienced offshore attorney, become the aggressor and act like the employer instead of the employee. Ask for as many details as you can think of. Pause, then ask for even more details. Remember, you are hiring the lawyer to represent your interests, not the other way around.

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