FEES AGREEMENT
Principle :
The Lawyer receives remuneration in return of a mission entrusted to him, whether in counsel or in litigation. This fees correspond to the invoicing of all the acts necessary for the study and the instruction of a case : appointment, legal researches, , redactions etc.
Since the Macron law promulgated in agust 2015, lawyers and clients have to sign a fees agreement.
The lawyer propose a type an agreement : billing time, flate rate agreement or success fees agreement.
The hourly rate of the Cabinet :
The hourly rate charged by the firm is 250 € per hour VAT not included (20%).
Billing time :
A billing time is established periodically. The cabinet can provide an estimate concerning the diligences already done.
Flate rate agreement :
Depending on the nature of the case, a flat-rate agreement may be established in advance.
Success fees agreement:
In some cases, the Cabinet can propose a success fees agreement. According to the law, the lawyer can’t be payed only buy a success fees agreement.
Disagreement :
In case of a disagreemnt between the Lawyer and the Client, the most diligent party may file a request to the Bâtonnier of Nice Bar.