Hiring an attorney can feel overwhelming, especially when itcomes to understanding how legal fees work. Most people have heard terms like“retainer” or “litigation expenses,” but may not fully understand what thesecharges mean or how they affect the total cost of representation. This guide breaks down the billing terms you will encounterwhen working with The Lockwood Legal […]
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Why is there a fifteen day hold on settlement checks
There is a common scam out there. It goes something like this. Someone will contact an attorney or law firm. They claim they have a large case which needs to be settled. They sign a contract with the firm. The opposing party suddenly is interested in settling. A check is mailed to the firm. […]
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