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Legal Fees and Quantum Meruit Claims by Luniflor Jaucian is a document available to read on EtoBox.
A lawyer may claim legal fees based on the principle of quantum meruit when there is no fee agreement. Quantum meruit allows for reasonable compensation for services rendered. Specifically: 1. A lawyer who withdraws for justifiable reasons or is terminated without cause can seek compensation based on quantum meruit for the work performed. 2. The court will calculate fees based on time spent and usual hourly rate or customary charges for the work. 3. While quantum meruit provides a way to recover costs
- Author
- Luniflor Jaucian
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- EN