Formal Ethics Opinion 93-379 (downloadable pdf)

      Formal Ethics Opinion 93-379 (downloadable pdf)

      Formal Ethics Opinion 93-379 (downloadable pdf)

      Consistent with the Model Rules of Professional Conduct, a lawyer must disclose to a client the basis on which the client is to be billed for both professional time and any other charges. Absent a contrary understanding, any invoice for professional services should fairly reflect the basis on which the client's charges have been determined.
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      Bill for Professional Fees, Disbursements and Other Expenses In matters where the client has agreed to have the fee determined with reference to the time expended by the lawyer, a lawyer may not bill more time than she actually spends on a matter, except to the extent that she rounds up to minimum time periods (such as one-quarter or one-tenth of an hour). A lawyer may not charge a client for overhead expenses generally associated with properly maintaining, staffing and equipping an office; however, the lawyer may recoup expenses reasonably incurred in connection with the client's matter for services performed in-house, such as photocopying, long distance telephone calls, computer research, special deliveries, secretarial overtime, and other similar services, so long as the charge reasonably reflects the lawyer's actual cost for the services rendered.

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      Center For Professional Responsibility

      Product Code

      5611100379

      Publication Date

      12/1/1993 12:00:00 AM

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