Advocate fees

Querist : Anonymous (Querist) 18 February 2019 This query is : Resolved
Dear Learned Members,

I filed a civil petition to get a probate on the basis of my father’s will. After about three and half years the case is still pending, and not challenged, even after total of about fifteen hearings. The lawyer has not been able to get a court order as per the will, and now, fed up by the delay, the lawyer and I have consented to pursue this at a later time and withdraw the petition for the time being.

The lawyer is asking for a large fee in spite of not getting a result. What should be a reasonable fee for such a situation?

Thanking you in advance.

Ramesh

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Querist : Anonymous (Querist) 19 February 2019
Thanks. However what course to take for getting back some of the original documents submitted to the court.

Dr J C Vashista (Expert) 20 February 2019
1. Change your lawyer immediately, if you are dissatisfied with his/her performance / integrity.
2. Appoint/ engage another prudent local lawyer to proceed in your case.