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The court reviewed a law firm bill under the Legal Profession Act, found the initial $24,000 retainer was only a ballpark estimate, and fixed a fair fee at $25,000 plus taxes.
Adjudicator found the lawyer's work was generally reasonable and the onus of proof met but that a misfit between client and counsel justified a modest reduction; accordingly $1,069.50 (three hours' fees plus HST) was deducted, leaving fees recoverable of $2,862.83, plus $99.70 costs for commencing the claim, total judgment $2,962.53, with no interest awarded.
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Review of a solicitor’s bill under the Legal Profession Act. The court allowed the bill in part, reducing fees modestly and leaving each side to bear its own costs.
Bill review under the Legal Profession Act. The court found an oral retainer for a capped initial review was proven and allowed the accounts in full at $5,000 all inclusive.
The court partly allowed a lawyer’s bill on review, reducing fees and disbursements, crediting prior payments, and certifying a remaining balance owing.
Client-initiated bill review under the Legal Profession Act. The registrar held the firm bound by its $100,000 estimate, reduced the accounts, and ordered a refund with interest.
Appeal from a solicitor fee assessment dismissed; the court upheld a $5.25 million fair fee after considering interim billings, premiums, and risk.
Review of a lawyer’s bill under the Legal Profession Act upheld most fees as reasonable, with a small deduction for an erroneous charge and review costs awarded to the solicitor.
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