Thanks to the forum for your help about my legal case that I lost?

This is what I learned so far from you guys....





Even thought we lost the case, my lawyer is still obligated to defend me against the defense lawyer who will likely file a motion to collect attorney fees. Is this correct? He worked on my case on contingency basis and never charged me a dime. So he still has to work for free until the case is completely finished, correct?





I don't have to file an appeal on the case we just lost but if I choose to, I have to pay my lawyer what he wants, $10K in retainer %26amp; costs, correct?





Can my lawyer come after me for costs he incurred preparing my case the past several years?Thanks to the forum for your help about my legal case that I lost?
If this was a case based on a contingency fee, look at the fee agreement you signed with the attorney. Attorneys are required to put all contigency fees in writing, (and its a good idea to put ALL fee agreements in writing).





MOST contingency fee agreements agree that you will compensate the attorney for expenses, regardless whether or not you win or lose the case. The scope of your attorney's representation is also something that is governed by the fee agreement, so again, read it.





If you have a disagreement with the attorney on this, first talk to him/her and if that doesn't work, contact your bar association. Many bar associations have a fee arbitration/grievance committee which helps in such disputes.Thanks to the forum for your help about my legal case that I lost?
if your lawyer is working on contingency you shouldnt owe him anything.....thats just what contingency is.....him getting paid contingent upon your winning a settlement...if you dont win - he doesnt get paid